Tips for getting more protein?

[cylegoddess]

I love those!! But I found out that eating them 24 -7 made me a little fat!( deep fried isnt a good constant snack!)

I eat quinoa, as its a non grain( it a berry) ,Im allergic to grain. Its a specific taste, nutty. I like it flaked in cookies, or for porridge. I also eat it whole, in boiled form,for winter porridge.

[cylegoddess]

whoops! I meant, broad beans! They are tasty too. Just dont eat raw soybeans, as they have nastys in them, that need tp be cooked out.

[Crankin]

No matter how many times I have tried, whenever I try to make a recipe with quinoa, it comes out terrible. The stuff just doesn't cook, it feels hard and kind of tasteless. am following all of the instructions.
What am I doing wrong?

[michelem]

Crankin,

Are you rinsing the quinoa first? Unless your package says it's pre-rinsed, you MUST do so. There is some kind of toxin on the outside of the grain that makes it taste bitter, and I wouldn't be surprised if that might be the problem with it staying gritty.

Anyway, I do one part quinoa to two parts water (or vegetable or chicken stock -- I like the organic low-sodium stuff that comes in cartons at TJ's). Bring it to a boil and then simmer until ALL the liquid is absorbed. I do stir occassionally so it doesn't stick to the sides of the pot. For flavor, add whatever you like -- lemon, pepper, garlic, herbs . . .

[spindizzy]

I, like kjay, use Vega. The taste does take getting used to. I find it is better mixed with cold, cold water. I prefer the chocolate. There is a new flavour out..Vanilla Chai, sweet but a nice flavour change.

[OakLeaf]

Do you really find that it's worth $5.00 a serving?

[spindizzy]

I usually only do 1/2 serving. And I use it only for when I am in the dilemma of needing to eat something, and I am scheduled for a hard workout and know I won't be eating a meal for awhile after (just can't eat post hard workouts).

I've been reading this book, "The China Study" and the links this researcher has made between animal protein and disease is quite startling so perhaps I will be drinking more Vega....Will save my comments for another thread.

[Reesha]

I make edamame hummus with fresh lemon juice, tahini, splash of olive oil and garlic if i'm not going to be close to people

High in protein + fiber and really delicious with celery sticks or green peppers!