Quinoa!

    I've always been a little on the adventurous side when eating.  I'm not fond of hot, spicy food, but am willing to try just about anything.  I really enjoy trying new foods when visiting different countries.  Since joining Weight Watchers I've been trying new-to-me foods.  Quinoa is one of those foods! 

Quinoa, pronounced Keen-wah, is a seed that is a good source of calcium and protein.

   There's a website that tells you everything you could ever want to know about quinoa. It's Cooking Quinoa. It includes a description, describes it's health benefits, and gives a history of the seed. 
    I do want to share a few of recipes I found.  I'm looking forward to trying Quinoa-stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. The calculated the PointsPlus Value (ppv) is 7.  I usually put a little fat-free Italian dressing and feta cheese on mushroom tops before I bake.  This looks like a filling alternative.
    Not being a big soup fan, I was surprised that this recipe looked so good:  Quinoa and Vegetable Stew.  A serving, one and two-thirds cups, is 8 ppv. That is pretty much a meal on it's own.
    For just 3 ppv, you can have a serving of  Quinoa and Black Beans.  Both main ingredients are good sources of protein. According to the recipe, this can be eaten hot or cold.
    Have a little adventure for lunch or dinner...try quinoa!