Seeds of Change Quinoa & Brown Rice with Cilantro, 5.6 Ounce (Pack of 12)

I had heard so many great things about the quinoa "supergrain," which was considered to be the mother of all grains by the ancient Incas. However, I was a bit skeptical of Seeds of Change products due to past experience -- they were a bit bland and often resembled bird seed! Still I was intrigued enough to purchase and now am well satisfied. It's easy to prepare -- you just have to simmer it a while after bringing the grain / water mix to the boiling point. Altogether it shouldn't take you longer than a half hour (microwave instructions are also available on the package, but you may lose nutritional value that way). Once the 5.5 oz. package is prepared, I got at least three full servings out of it, but your results may vary according to your appetite. Since you get a large seasoning package in each box, I would caution the cook to use about half of that. It does contain wasabi or horseradish so be advised! We even mixed it with wild rice for Thanksgiving. This Cuzco mix also includes brown rice and millet, so you really get a tasty and nutritious mix. (Quinoa is supposed to contain all of the essential amino acids). While the instructions tell you to first saute' or brown the grains in a pan with oil, this step isn't necessary (we still added the extra-virgin olive oil to the water to prepare though). Seeds of Change should be proud -- so don't let this mighty quinoa wind pass you by. Embrace the change to supergrains!!

Nice packing but only 3 months before the boxes expire. I bought 2 of these cause i loved it but now we have to eat 24 boxes in 3 months time.!!!! Not too happy with that and Amazon should maybe post some expiration dates for their food items they sell.

Tried this for the first time yesterday and loved it. Nutritious side dish very easy to make. For those who don't want the bother of sauteing and stirring the following may be of use. I prepared this without using olive oil to saute and didn't saute at all. I used the ingredients in the amounts specified on the box except used half or less of the spices. Then I cooked it in a covered stoneware container in a convection oven at 300 degrees for 1 hour. It came out perfect without any extra steps. The amount of spice was fine to my taste though others might want to add more. This might not be the best choice for preparation in the hot summer but is excellent in winter or for cooler days in Fall and Spring.

We first tried this because our grocery store was running a sale on it. It is so amazingly good that I ordered this large quantity. What's so interesting is that my 11 year-old daughter begged me to get some more. This product is not overly salted, yet the flavor is awesome. We are exploring the idea of a gluten free diet. Eating this as a gluten free option is not a hardship, it's a pleasure! I will be ordering this again (and often).

I tried this for the first time today and I'm so sorry that I didn't try it sooner. It is soooo good!!! Just chewy enough to keep it interesting . I chopped up a little bit of garlic and added it during the last 10 minutes of cooking and it tastes wonderful. I will definitely buy more. My spoiled chihuahua even likes it. This a great vegan dish and it is organic, making it even more healthy. Sauteed vegies would go with this very well too.

Since it has been a few years that I discovered the Seeds of Change line of products, after buying this flavor I realized I only buy rice products from them. That's how much I like the taste, their philosophy and their quality. This particular kind is a welcome addition to my kitchen for a convenient and easily prepared meal. And it claims to be organic, so no harm done. Highly recommended.

This tasty product is a staple in our household. I use it as a base, adding lots of steamed veggies and a small amount of local, grass-fed meat. I sprinkle feta cheese on top.

I struck gold with this delicious, organic product. It is so healthy, and this preparation is quick and simple to make. I also add another 2 cups of sprouted quinoa to make the dish larger. This is so good, my neighbors loved it!