Quinoa - Part 3
A girl from Wisconsin, the dairy state, shouldn't have to suffer with skim milk. It was bad enough, 15 years ago, when I made the transition from whole milk to 2%. I've tried skim milk over the years and it's disgusting. Who ever heard of pouring milk-flavored water over breakfast cereal?
Now, Suzanne is asking me to do the same thing. But, she offered a choice. Goat's milk. While stood by the dairy case, holding the ominous-looking carton of goat's milk in my hand, I just couldn't bring myself to put it in my grocery cart. So, I got some lactose free, fat-free milk instead. I've had it before and it's a little sweeter and a little thicker than skim milk. But, not my favorite.
I also found the mysterious Agave Nectar in the baking isle in our grocery store. We have a little section with health food items, in-between the spices and the flour. Suzanne would be proud because it's certified USDA organic. It's made my Madhava and the label says it's a light, 100% pure sweetener.
So, with my new items in hand, I made quinoa this morning. And, I'm happy to report that they made all the difference in the world. The agave nectar is just sweet enough, dissolved quickly, and it won't crystallize like honey. It really enhanced the taste of the quinoa. So, after my third try at making quina, I found a substitute for oatmeal!
I'd recommend adding a little bit of the agave nectar, then taste it. Then, add more if necessary. And, one final note. I'm not saying quinoa is the best thing since sliced bread, but it's definitely an option for some variety.
Breakfast - 1 cup of cooked quinoa with a splash of lactose free, fat-free milk, and a good squeeze of agave nectar. Note: 1/3 cup dry quinoa will yield 1 cup of cooked quinoa. You can also add a pinch of salt during the cooking process.
PM Snack - Today was an exercise day, so I had some fruit because I was hungry. Plus, one oz. Maqui Juice.
Lunch - My husband and I had "Lunch Wars" today. We had one serving each of the leftover chicken patties (not a favorite as they were bland), the tomato soup (awesome), and the antipasto salad (the escarole was too tough). My husband has a cold, so he played the "sick card," claiming he should get the soup. So, I got stuck with the antipasto salad.
PM Snack - 10 skinless almonds. Yum.
Dinner - We had the Roasted Chicken from Day 16. I also sauteed some yellow squash as a side dish. I sprinkled them with Grillmates Montreal Chicken by McCormick.
Beverages: seven 8-ounce glasses of water. Came up short because I didn't have tea tonight.
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