Organic Quinoa Sprouted - Left Coast Organics

Sprouted quinoa is quinoa that has been soaked in water, sprouted, then dehydrated in ovens. Cooks in approx. 15 minutes, can be added to salads and soups, or used as a morning cereal.

Ingredients:

Organic sprouted quinoa

Product Status:

Certified Organic

Organic Certifying Body:

Pro-Cert

Country of Origin:

Bolivia/Peru

RECIPE: Raw Savoury Sprouted Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

Vegetable Marinade:

1/2 C water
1 Tbl nama shoyu
1 tsp agave nectar
1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp stone-ground mustard
1 clove garlic, minced

Salad:

3 C assorted diced vegetables, such as portobello mushrooms, red bell peppers, carrots, red onion, zucchini, etc.
1 C sprouted quinoa
1 Tbl chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, etc.
2 Tbl sliced kalamata olives (optional)
1/4 tsp sea salt, to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, to taste
Pinch cayenne

Instructions:

Mix all of the vegetable marinade ingredients together with a whisk or fork and place in a bowl or casserole dish along with the diced vegetables. Allow the veggies to marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Add the sprouted quinoa, and all the remaining ingredients and stir well. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days. The sprouts won’t last very long so eat it up soon.

Cooking Instructions:

Wash 1 cup of sprouted quinoa several times, swishing with your hand, until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
Combine quinoa with 2 cups of water (or broth) in a heavy pot. Add a pinch of salt (optional).
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for about 15 minutes or until tender but maintains a pleasant crunch and the water is absorbed. The spiral thread-like part of the grain detaches when the grain is ready, so that you can see little squiggly threads. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork. Note: Alternatively, to prepare without cooking: Soak sprouted quinoa in hot water until tender, about 30 minutes.