Quinoa is more than just a grain (or seed, whatever). It's a LIFESTYLE.

Quinoa has pretty much taken over the world.

You knew that, right? Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah, if you weren't sure, it's OK, we all went through that phase, it was scary!) is very good for you and it has a cool name, and in the past few years it's been stealthily integrating itself into the mainstream and popping up pretty much everywhere.

But it shouldn't just be relegated to a SIDE dish, no sir. Let quinoa lead the way into a brave new world of texture and complete proteins, at any and all times of day. Here are some ideas to get your started on the path to enlightenment:

Source: alterecofoods.com