Quinoa and Corn

Well, I didn't take any pictures of my crockpot, but this is what we had for dinner tonight...

http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/quinoa-corn-chowder.php

and it was delicious!

If you haven't worked with quinoa, it is an interesting ingredient. First of all, it is pronounced, 'key-n-wa." I was first introduced to this grain by our pediatrician. Since my eldest E has never eaten meat and wants nothing to do with it, our Dr. recommended quinoa because of its high saturation of protein. She doesn't love it, maybe I haven't found the right recipe yet, but it is a unique and different addition to recipes. I find this grain, when cooked, to be somewhat pasta like.

I found this recipe to be delightful. It was simple and quick in my crockpot and flavorful. It was much less soup-like and more stew-like or dare I say, even hotdish-like. (Yes, Minnesotan.) I really enjoyed this chowder.

I hope you do too. Try something new...quinoa.