Flavored Quinoa
American Roland Food Corporation
June 2012
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Delicious, Healthy, and Quick: Flavored Quinoa from Roland Foods

There aren’t many meals that hit that sweet spot of delicious, healthy, and quick to prepare. If it’s quick and delicious, it usually isn’t healthy, and if it’s delicious and healthy, it usually isn’t quick.

The skyrocketing popularity of quinoa has been one solution to the mealtime conundrum. It cooks quickly, it’s high in protein and fiber, and it is chock full of nutrients. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates quinoa’s subtle nutty flavor, and it can be bitter if it’s not properly washed.

American Roland Food Corp. has introduced a new line of flavored quinoa that is sure to satisfy even the most finicky of palates. Made from Andean quinoa and seasoned with all natural ingredients, Roland® Flavored Quinoa is pre-washed and requires nothing more than a pot of boiling water. Quinoa is a wholegrain from the Andes, rich in fiber and amino acids, and prized for its high protein content.

Flavors like Roasted Garlic, Garden Vegetable, Black Bean, Toasted Sesame Ginger, Mediterranean, and ALL NEW Lemon Curry guarantee that dinner will be snappy and delicious. Flavors come from all-natural ingredients like carrots, onion, tomato, garlic, celery, and sea salt. The quinoa is perfect on its own, and also works well as a base for other dishes. Try one of our serving suggestions or substitute Roland® Flavored Quinoa for plain in any quinoa recipe.

Serving suggestions:

• Toss Roland® Mediterranean Quinoa with cherry tomatoes, feta, fresh basil, lemon and olive oil.
• Pack Roland® Black Bean Quinoa, cheddar cheese, beans, and salsa into a flour tortilla for an extra healthy healthy burrito
• Top Roland® Roasted Garlic Quinoa with a wilted greens and a fried egg
• Substitute Roland® Sesame Ginger Quinoa for rice in any stir fry—cook tofu and fresh veggies in ginger, garlic, and soy sauce

RED QUINOA WITH JICAMA, RED PEPPER & LIME

Prepare this refreshing, nourishing salad for spring & summer. Crisp slivers of jicama and red pepper complement the nutty flavor of red quinoa, balanced with fresh lime juice and hint of cumin. Quinoa offers a simple, quick protein source to keep handy for lunch or dinner. Cooking tip: Quinoa is done when you see it begin to open.

1 cup Roland Red Quinoa

2 cups water  + 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 Jicama, medium size, cut in thin 1 inch slivers

3/4  Red pepper, cut in thin 1 inch diagonal slivers

4 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped

3 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice

1 Tablespoon Roland Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 teaspoon Lime zest

1/2 teaspoon Honey 

Pinch of cayenne + pinch of cumin

1/4  teaspoon Roland Sea Salt + freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place 2 cups of water in saucepan and bring to boil. Add ¼ tsp salt.

Add Roland Red Quinoa and reduce to simmer. Cover saucepan.

Cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let stand 20 minutes, covered. Fluff with fork.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine jicama, red pepper, & cilantro.

Make dressing of lime juice, olive oil, honey, pinch cayenne, pinch cumin, salt & pepper, and lime zest.

Pour dressing over vegetables and let stand a few minutes.

Mound quinoa on serving platter or individual plates.

Spoon vegetable mixture over quinoa, leaving a visible border of red quinoa around plate. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Serve immediately, or allow to chill 2-3 hours (or overnight). Salad will become crisp and cool.

Recipe courtesy of Jerilyn Brusseau ©2012