Quinoa is a "pseudo-cereal" apparently as it does not come from a grass like plant. The Incas actually considered it to be a sacred crop and when you look at its nutritional content you can see why. It has a very high protein content (12-18%) as well as nutrients similar to whole grains. Especially important to someone like me, or perhaps you, who eats meat sparingly is that it has a very complete amino acid combination making it a complete protein source which is so rare for non meat foods.
It is also delicious. Think of a cross between couscous and brown rice. They are little spheres that have a slightly firm outer shell and soft inner and a nice nutty flavor.
To cook quinoa:
1 c quinoa
1 1/2 c water or other liquid
salt and pepper
other flavorings, like you would add to rice
2 T olive oil
Rinse quinoa three times. Mix everything in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover and let cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes, than turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff and serve.
enJOY
1 c quinoa
1 1/2 c water or other liquid
salt and pepper
other flavorings, like you would add to rice
2 T olive oil
Rinse quinoa three times. Mix everything in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover and let cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes, than turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff and serve.
enJOY
3 comments:
You read my mind.... I was hoping you would explain what Quinoa was! Sounds interesting...so can you buy it at any grocery store or ??
I bought it at sprouts, which is like a whole foods for the "common folk" but I think it is only in a couple states. I would guess that a normal grocery store would have it though because it is kinda "in style" to eat it these days.
We just had quinoa last night! I love how healthy it tastes.
Thanks for the tip about lots of rinsing. I didn't rinse at all last night, and I wished I had.
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