Originally Posted by Yellow band (Post 348452)

I eat Quiona, I swear, every day.....somehow, some way. It's loaded wwith protein and magnesium. Besides that, it will absorb any flavor of anything you cook it with. I stuff peppers with it, I use it in chili, Have tossed it in pasta sauce, I make cold salads with it, I eat it plain.....it's use is endless once you learn to cook it. It's very simple.

I run it through a strainer with running water, what falls out, I don't want. Then, I cook it just like rice. One part Quiona, two parts H20. I wait until the water is boiling, dump in the Quiona and get it back up to a boil, then I reduce the heat half way and fluff/stir with a fork until all of the water is absorbed. This is also a great way to use up any extra veggies you have in fridge, just dice them up and toss them into that water as the water is reducing. It really is that simple. Piece of advice. I buy from the bulk bins too. Put your quiona into the freezer for over night, since it is a grain, it may attract mill worms (sorry it's just part of life) frezzer will kill off any potential for that happening. Enjoy!!!

Oh, if you suffer from migraines, this is a must for your diet....it's better than fever few.

Originally Posted by Kat_Fl (Post 365866)

YB thanks so much ... how often or how many times a day do you drink these and do u eat regular food? I'm seriously wanted to change my bad eating habits. Today I had a blueberry & Banana and h2o with ice from the blender. Yum

Originally Posted by Okiebug61 (Post 366022)

Smashing the Chickpeas is a little time consuming but it's well worth it. When I make this for lunch most people think it looks like tuna salad.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed



Hi Okie.....thanks for posting this. I hate mayo (yuk) and I make something very similar to this and use plain yogurt. I sprinkle mrs dash into it too....

Also, your right about smashing the beans, I use a submersion blender (if you have one)......you can use chick peas too.....(I keep cans of them around for when I am in a hurry, and just rinse them because of the sodium, but some people may not mind the sodium) I have served this with the yogurt, and never said it wasn't mayo and no one questioned it, they just ate it. Dill weed is very tasty on a bland bean like chick or garbanzo......now you are aking me hungry!
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 259 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 2mg

Originally Posted by greco (Post 362946)

YB,

Sounds great! no I'm not Tony the tiger smiling

Really sounds like something I will try green tea and lime Mmmm

Happy Summer!

Greco

Originally Posted by greco (Post 366060)

Hi Kat,

Here it is...your doing great by the way...welcome to the thread.

Greco

Originally Posted by Kat_Fl (Post 366097)

My first green smoothie ...it is so good..... taste like banana and peanut butter..... yummmmmmmmmmmmm:hangloose:

Originally Posted by Kat_Fl (Post 366097)

My first green smoothie ...it is so good..... taste like banana and peanut butter..... yummmmmmmmmmmmm:hangloose:

Originally Posted by greco (Post 366901)

Kat, Congratulations! It gets better as you blend have fun with it...

morning green smoothie:

banana

blueberries

spinach

green powder

Vit C

Udon's Omega oil

H2O

delicious!

Enjoy your evening folks, Greco

Originally Posted by Yellow band (Post 366917)

Originally Posted by Yellow band (Post 366941)

Hey Kat.....(thats Pittsburgh for Hi)

I eat mostly raw......but and but is the key word here, I have trouble feeling satisfied with hunger, and then I do crazy things like eat 12 peaches.....I am a vegetarian, only because I do not like meat. I especially hate to smell it cook or tear it off a bone. However, I will not *die* if I eat a piece. I do eat dairy, but not alot. Especially milk.

Just trying to explain to you my eating habits.....so if I say I used whey (vegans do use whey, it's dairy) or I had yogurt/again X to a vegan, you'll understand.

I love garlic......in a green smoothie, its actually a little sweet.

Originally Posted by Kat_Fl (Post 366977)

YB thanks for replying. For me I have to ease my way threw this, but I'm not too crazy about meat either. I was hungry and my roomie bought these greens and had some brn rice it was something for to add a little substance. I look fwd to learning more here. So what are the powders I need to buy. I too am lactose intolerant n I have type 2 diabetes. But all in all I 'm trying and already eliminating the meat I feel better. Funny I'm not craving sweets or meat .