Nutria Organic Royal White Quinoa, 16-oz. Pouch (1LB) | America's #1 Recommended Supergrain | All Natural and USDA Organic | Vegan | Non GMO | Gluten-Free | Packed with Protein, Fiber, and Iron

If you are looking at buying quinoa, you probably already know that it's good for you, but you may be questioning how the heck you can actually EAT it! :) Quinoa makes an excellent substitute for rice, but you can do so much more with this "superfood!" For breakfast, you can easily incorporate this grain into pancakes, muffins or you can even eat it like you would a bowl of oatmeal (with maple syrup, nuts, berries, or whatever your favorite add-ins are). It incorporates very well into most soaps, stews and pasta salads, and there are literally hundreds of recipes online for making all kinds of desserts with quinoa, everything from pudding, to dessert bars, to quinoa chocolate cake!Personally, one of my favorite ways to use quinoa is to mix it into veggie burgers! The quinoa really gives them a nice texture and helps to hold the burgers together, plus it is considered a complete protein source and you get 24g of protein per (uncooked) cup of quinoa. This recipe from Can You Stay for Dinner has been by-far the best quinoa burger recipe I have tried so far (apologies in advance for the all caps), but I usually double it for my family of 5 so we (usually) have leftovers! :) I also sub red onions for scallions and often throw in some red and/or green sweet peppers as well!LOADED QUINOA VEGGIE BURGERSYIELD: 4 SERVINGSSERVING SIZE: 1 PATTYNUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: CALORIES 230, FAT 6G, CARB 34G, FIBER 9G, SUGARS 2G, PROTEIN 11GINGREDIENTS1/2 CUP UNCOOKED QUINOA1 CARROT, DICED4 SCALLIONS, SLICED2 CLOVES GARLIC15 OUNCES CAN BLACK BEANS, DRAINED AND RINSED1/4 CUP ITALIAN SEASONED DRIED BREADCRUMBS1 LARGE EGG, LIGHTLY BEATEN1 TABLESPOON GROUND CUMIN¾ TEASPOON SALT½ TEASPOON PEPPER1 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OILINSTRUCTIONSIN A SMALL POT, BRING 3/4 CUP WATER TO A BOIL. ADD QUINOA, COVER, AND REDUCE HEAT TO LOW. COOK UNTIL LIQUID IS ABSORBED, 12 TO 14 MINUTES; SET ASIDE.IN A FOOD PROCESSOR, PULSE CARROT UNTIL FINELY CHOPPED. ADD COOKED QUINOA, SCALLIONS, GARLIC, BEANS, BREADCRUMBS, EGG, CUMIN, SALT, AND PEPPER; PULSE UNTIL COMBINED BUT STILL SLIGHTLY CHUNKY. FORM THE MIXTURE INTO FOUR EVEN PATTIES.IN A LARGE NONSTICK SKILLET, HEAT THE OIL OVER MEDIUM; COOK BURGERS UNTIL BROWNED, ABOUT 8 MINUTES PER SIDE.These cook up so well and everyone in my family - from my 20 month old son, to my 6 & 8 year old daughters and even my carnivorous husband all gobble these burgers up! :)I really like that the Nutria White Quinoa is certified-organic and it comes nicely sealed in a bag so I don't have to worry about all of the sticky kid (and adult!) hands that may have come in contact with it like I do when I buy it in bulk from the health food store! :) It does come in a resealable bag which is nice for storage. The only thing it's really missing is a freshness date, but I may have overlooked it. Complimentary sample provided to test, evaluate and honestly review.

I avoid most gluten in my diet so quinoa is a favorite of mine. I love it for dinner with some baked chicken and roasted beets. This quinoa doesn't disappoint. It hasn't mattered how I cook this, it tastes good. I've had it plain, cooked with my beet water and then with my pureed roasted beets over it, cooked in chicken stock, as a salad with shrimp. Honestly this quinoa is just plain great. And one pound goes a long way with it's 3 to 1 cooking ratio. If you haven't tried quinoa yet, you really need to. And this brand is the training wheels you need to get you started. This quinoa was provided to me for evaluation at a promotional rate and without any further obligation.

Very tasty quinoa. Highly recommended.

Quinoa is so yummy and versatile! I use it in so many ways. It's also very simple to cook. I decided to try the Nutria Organic Royal White Quinoa because my stash was running low and I needed a replacement. Most of the quinoa I get from the grocery store is in a very small package. With the Nutria brand you get 16 ounces of Quinoa. If anyone has ever cooked with Quinoa before you will know that's a lot of quinoa because it expands when it's prepared.Nutria Quinoa is organic, gluten-free and vegan. Quinoa has a large amount of fiber and protein which helps me get fuller faster and longer. I love to make cold salads with quinoa. I used the Nutria Organic Royal White Quinoa to make a Mediterranean Salad with Quinoa. When I cooked the quinoa it turned out nice and fluffy. The taste is very delicious. I used Skinnytaste Recipe for the Mediterranean Salad. It was amazing. Nutria Organic Royal White Quinoa is my new favorite.Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Posted on Skinnytaste.com)Ingredients:•1 cup uncooked quinoa•2 cups water•1/4 cup red onion, diced•1/2 - 3/4 lemon, squeezed•1/4 cup (about 10) kalamata olives, pitted and sliced•2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil•2 cups cucumber, peeled and diced (from 1 English)•1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered•1/3 cup crumbled feta•salt and fresh pepper, to tasteDirections:Rinse quinoa for about 2 minutes, using your hands to make sure all the saponins are removed.Fill a medium pot with water, add quinoa and salt to taste and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce heat to low and cover; simmer covered 15 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid; then fluff with a fork and set aside in a large mixing bowl to cool.While the quinoa cools, dice all the vegetables. Add the red onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes to the cooled quinoa, and squeeze 1/2 lemon over it.Drizzle the olive oil over the quinoa, then add feta, salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Taste for salt and adjust as needed, add more lemon juice if needed.I have received this product at no cost in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I enjoy writing reviews and put a lot of effort into how I feel about the products. I think it is important as consumers to make a well informed decision before purchasing a product.