tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post6385909740015921754..comments2024-03-28T22:59:24.437+11:00Comments on where's the beef? Vegetarians in Melbourne: February 23, 2007: Minted quinoa with pine nutsCindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-7385095302310943612007-02-28T09:28:00.000+11:002007-02-28T09:28:00.000+11:00Yep, this organic packet cost a fair bit more than...Yep, this organic packet cost a fair bit more than your average bag o' rice. (It was worth it.)<BR/><BR/>Your description of the cooked grain is both cute and bang on - I was wondering what the recipe was talking about with the grains "opening up" when ready. But when I saw it, I got it!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-1243306633325120872007-02-27T17:41:00.000+11:002007-02-27T17:41:00.000+11:00I absolutely adore quinoa - it is such a gorgeous ...I absolutely adore quinoa - it is such a gorgeous looking grain when cooked, the germ curling out to look like a halo/planet ring around the grain. <BR/><BR/>I discovered it a couple of years back whilst travelling through Peru, and found it very hard to locate in Melbourne on my return. I'm glad to see it is becoming more available, although I would love it if they dropped the price somewhat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-62845549238264662032007-02-27T09:52:00.000+11:002007-02-27T09:52:00.000+11:00Heh, pumpkin and pine nuts are a pretty fantastic ...Heh, pumpkin and pine nuts are a pretty fantastic combo! I reckon they'd work well here, too, as well as or instead of the cauliflower.<BR/><BR/>I'd definitely recommend giving quinoa a go - it's as easy to cook as rice and not too heavy and mealy like a lot of health food gimmicks. :-P Next up I'm going to try substituting it into my favourite couscous recipes, although <A HREF="http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001564.html" REL="nofollow">this</A> just turned up on 101 Cookbooks today...Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33131521.post-30597188220351235202007-02-27T00:36:00.000+11:002007-02-27T00:36:00.000+11:00Oh my god, PUMPKIN!sorry - automatic reaction! Whe...Oh my god, PUMPKIN!<BR/><BR/>sorry - automatic reaction! Whenever I think pine nuts I think pumpkin :D Quinoa is one of those food stuffs that I've seen around and have been meaning to try but haven't got round to yet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com