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Quinoa & Brown Rice Jambalaya Dinner

So I kind of sort of made up my own dinner recipe the other night-and it was muy deliciosa ! I won't take full credit, since the basis of it came from a box, but what I added it to customize and make our own I'm pretty proud of and stoked that it came out so yummy.  Has anyone heard of Quinoa? For the longest time, I had heard of this mystery product, but always thought that it was pronounced Kwin-o-uh, you know, like it's spelled? Finally I learned the truth and have been a bit annoying about saying it the correct way (Keeeen-wah)! I knew from the things I've heard that this was a healthier option-protein rich and high in fiber (which helps you feel fuller, longer, and helps with digesting). It's also gluten free, and cooks a lot faster than your normal rice would. I think it's considered a "super food" because it has all of these amazing health benefits without the high calories and without any gluten, plus all of the amino acids. Anyway, I...