{"id":1521,"date":"2014-07-23T16:41:55","date_gmt":"2014-07-23T16:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roadtolivingwhole.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=993"},"modified":"2023-01-22T02:15:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T02:15:29","slug":"gluten-free-mexican-style-quinoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadtolivingwhole.com\/gluten-free-mexican-style-quinoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten Free Mexican Style Quinoa"},"content":{"rendered":"
I love Mexican food. However, corn and rice do not love me which are the two staples of this wonderful cuisine. Since we are also a gluten free home, I have had to get creative in the kitchen. Not a bad thing by any means, but as you may be experiencing as well, changing up the ingredients can be a bit intimidating and takes some trial and error. Also, keeping the flavors and texture similar can also be a challenge.<\/p>\n
I used quinoa because it is a nutrition powerhouse and has a great texture when cooked correctly. Quinoa is:<\/p>\n
Check out this video<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to learn how to make perfect quinoa.<\/p>\n For this recipe, I kept it simple (as I like to do) using 5 ingredients and spices. It is on the mild side as I do have kids and want them to eat it too. If you’d like to make it spicier, add 1\/2 tsp cayenne powder.<\/p>\n