First things first: it's pronounced KEEN- WA. That's right Noah has nothing to do with it.
And secondly-- let me tell you the best thing about Quinoa. It's a perfect protein--- and it's a vegetable!
(No, I'm not mistaken. Although it looks like a grain, it is actually related to spinach and thus a vegetable)
A perfect protein means it contains ALL 9 amino acids. It is also rich in phosphorus, iron, and magnesium. It is a good source of dietary fiber. And it's naturally gluten-free.
And guess what? It tastes good.
Most people use it anywhere they typically use rice. Other's use it as an oatmeal replacement.
It's encredibly versatile and it's combination of great taste and texture lend it to recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!
The easiest way to serve Quinoa is to prepare it just like you would rice and serve it plain as a side dish. Or as a breakfast oatmeal with brown sugar and milk.
First you need to know how to cook Quinoa. There are several different methods, but this lady seems to know her stuff, so I am including her directions:
How to cook Perfect Quinoa by Wendy Polisi
In fact, if you sign up for her newsletter you can download her FREE Quinoa Cookbook HERE
And here are a plethora of recipes for you to experiment with:
If you try one, please let us know how it goes! We love feedback from you.
Quinoa Pancakes
Quinoa Raisin Muffins
Quinoa Burgers
Quinoa Spinach Bake
Quinoa Black Bean and Mango Salad
Breakfast Quinoa with Mango and Coconut
Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa
Lemon Garlic Quinoa Cakes
Quinoa Stuffed Artichokes
Quinoa Zuchini Bread
Top 10 Quinoa for Dessert Recipes
Have anything to add about Quinoa? A great recipe? Nutritional information?
Please comment below.
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I want those artichokes!!!
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