"If quinoa is new to you and you're not used to the taste yet, you could also mix (it with brown rice)," Gentile says, adding that some stores carry pre-mixed blends of quinoa and brown rice as ...

providing 595% more fiber than white rice and 296% more fiber than brown rice. Quinoa is higher in vitamins and minerals, such as folate, vitamin B6, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and magnesium.

Add the meatballs and cook for 15 minutes over a very low heat. Turn off the heat and leave for 10 minutes for the flavours to blend. Serve hot with brown rice or quinoa and a mixed salad.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add the quinoa ... rice for about 10 minutes. Roast the nuts in a small pan over low heat, tossing them around occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until brown.