The Kamikaze Cook #45- Quinoa and grains with Balsamic Steak

Quinoa (Qeen wah) is a grain which happens to be a complete protein. When I went vegan for a while after a bad "burrito" incident, I befriended a fellow worker who is vegan and picked her brain dry. Sorry Shawna.

In any case, quinoa being chalk full of good stuff, I decided to buy some of the red version (which is supposed to have more vitamins and stuff than the white version) and created the recipe that follows. Obviously, since quinoa is a complete protein, you don't need to add steak, but I like steak, so there.

Marinate your favorite steak cut in olive oil, roasted garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar and basil for a few hours or overnight.

My grain mix is variable. I used four tablespoons of quinoa, one tablespoon of flaxseeds, two of lentils, two of berrywheat and four of whole wheat couscous. Put in pot and pour enough water to cover well and add one or two boullion cubes (beef, chicken or vegetable work). Bring to boil then simmer with cover until water is abosorbed. Meanwhile, cook steak lightly then add to pot. Serve with favorite vegetable.