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CORN QUINOA RASPBERRY MUFFINS Tasty alternative to those sugar-loaded muffins at the corner coffee shop Makes 12 Muffins
1 ½ cups quinoa flour 1 ½ cups yellow stone ground cornmeal 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon sea salt 4 TBS. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter – melted ½ cup honey or maple syrup 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 ¼ cups buttermilk or clabbered soy milk ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 cup red raspberries
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then slowly sift dry mixture into wet mixture to combine. Add berries into batter last, mixing gently.
- Bake for 25 minutes
Variations: Substitute cranberries, blackberries or blueberries Substitute blue cornmeal
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SPRING OUT QUINOA Also good eaten cold for a refreshing summertime lunch Makes 6 generous servings
2 cups quinoa 3 ½ cups water 1 bag peppermint tea 1 TB. olive oil Fresh mint, basil and cilantro
Directions:
- Wash quinoa. Place in water and add peppermint tea bag. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- When done, add olive oil, fluff, and serve.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Variations: Experiment by adding steamed veggies like: asparagus, broccoli, collard greens.
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