tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1793465027319611243.post-55850097164588883702008-08-17T20:37:00.015+02:002008-08-17T20:57:42.866+02:00<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VCGif2wJGI0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VCGif2wJGI0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Quinoa is a very ancient grain. It comes from South and Central America. Quinoa is high in protein.<br /><br />This recipe is with cooked quinoa is considered a fase 1 diabetes recipe, which means that all diabetes patients can eat it, even when on a strict raw food diet. It doesn't raise blood sugar.<br />This quinoa salad is great for lunch or dinner. You can make extra for the next day.<br />It gets even better after a few hours or a day in the fridge.<br /><br /><em>Ingredients for one person</em><br />1 cup quinoa<br />2 cups good quality water<br />1/2 bunch cilantro, basil or parsley, chopped<br />1 diced tomato<br />1 stalk of celery<br />1/2 avocado<br />1/4 t chili powder<br />2 t cumin<br />1/2 - 1 t Himalaya salt or sea salt<br />2 T olive oil<br />2 T lemon juice<br />optional 1/2 bell pepper and a clove of garlic<br /><br />Bring the quinoa and water to a boil.<br />Let is simmer for 15 minutes and cool down.<br />Mix all ingredients and enjoy this nutritious salad.Annet van Dorsserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225603973479613016noreply@blogger.com0