I cooked!

If any of you knew me in real life you would know that this is HUGE for me.  I do not cook.  Ever.  I don't know how, I don't enjoy it, it's just not my thing.  But I know that to really take advantage of this surgery and take control of my life, I need to be able to prepare foods for myself and not live on soup, apples, and cheese. lol.  So.... today I made Thai Quinoa from a recipe I found on Pinterest.  It is delicious!   I wouldn't say it was quick and easy to make. But I'm feeling very proud of myself.   I dont know that I would eat it on it's own, but I would def throw in some grilled chicken.  Yum!!

Recipe please! Looks yummy!!!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 c. dry quinoa
• 1 c. coconut milk
• 1 c. vegetable broth
• 1/3 c. chopped green onions
• 1 T. minced ginger
• 2 t. minced garlic
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 1 c. pineapple
• 1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
• 1 T. lime juice
• 2 T. reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 c. scrambled tofu (optional—see recipe in our book)
• Optional garnishes: lime wedges, peanuts, cilantro, cherry tomatoes

Instructions

• Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and add quinoa, stirring every minute or so until quinoa is toasted.
• Combine coconut milk and vegetable broth and add to quinoa.
• Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with cooking spray or a light spritz of oil and place over medium-high heat. Add green onion, ginger and garlic and sauté for a minute or two.
• Add peas, pineapple and cilantro and sauté for an additional minute.
• Add quinoa to the skillet and coo****il starting to slightly brown and crisp.
• Finish with lime juice and soy sauce and add in scrambled tofu, if using.
• Serve and garnish.

That's awesome. I love to cook and i find it is much more enjoyable if you know how. I used to hate it until I started learning a few things and now I watch cooking shows constantly. I watch recipes on YouTube, especially for like asian dishes that are a bit tougher or have different techniques.

Congrats on cooking. I love Thai Food.

Don't you love Pinterest?  I tried a Pinterest hair style today.  It was a disaster and my hair is now in a ponytail...

Dude, you cooked quinoa!  I love to cook, and work in catering, and have yet to actually make quinoa.  You are awesome!

Taylor - Did you like quinoa? I haven't tried it yet but have been very interested to and seen many recipes on pinterest for it. I've been nervous to try it! What's it taste like?