Happy Hump Day everyone!
I hope everyone in Canada calls Wednesday hump day......just in case you don't this is Urban Dictionary's description....
Hump Day - The middle of a work week (Wednesday); used in the context of climbing a proverbial hill to get through a tough week.
What better way to start your Wednesday then learning all about the benefits of the magical seed Quinoa and a tasty recipe for tonight's dinner.
Quinoa
Another superfood that you must incorporate into your diet...Quinoa! Quinoa contains the perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids. It is gluten-free and a great source of protein. Nothing else packs a punch of nutrition quite like quinoa. Quinoa is not actually a grain, it's a seed, which means it's high in protein and fibre and provides balanced energy and satiety. All you need is 15 minutes to cook this superfood and it is a wonderful replacement for refined rice. Any time you would use rice you should try to use quinoa instead. It is just as satisfying and way more nutritious for you. Ever since we at sabrela have got into quinoa we have been discovering many new recipes that use quinoa as their first ingredient. Stay tuned for many recipes to come that incorporate this superfood!
To get you started here is an amazing healthy quinoa patty recipe:
-2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, room temperature
-4 large eggs, beaten
-1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
-1/3 cup finely chopped fresh chives
-1 onion, finely chopped
-1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Gruyere cheese
-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
-1 cup whole-grain bread crumbs, plus more if needed
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
First, combine the quinoa, eggs, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the chives, onion, cheese, and garlic. Add the bread crumbs, stir, and let stand for a few minutes. Form mixture into twelve 1-inch thick patties. (Add more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet; add water if too dry.) Mixture can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Next, Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Working in batches, add patties, cover, and cook until bottoms are deeply browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium if there is no browning after 10 minutes and continue to cook until patties are browned. Flip patties with a spatula and cook the second sides until golden, about 7 minutes. Remove from skillet and cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining patties.
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