Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa is packed with protein and amino acids, making it the star of this dish.

Quinoa is an ancient grain originating in the mountains of Bolivia, Chile and Peru. It’s also considered a complete protein, which means that it contains all nine of the essential amino acids. There are hundreds of different types of quinoas. Linda Gassenheimer/TNS

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service

I had a light and refreshing salad bowl dinner at a friend’s home and decided to make one at home during these warm days. I used quinoa as the base for a vegetarian meal.