Quinoa – The easy versatile seed offering 28% protein is called” the gold of the Incas”

Super “Grain” of the millenuim!!!

Preparing Quinoa:

1. wash well under running water to remove any traces of bitterness
2. 1/3 quinoa seeds to 1 cup water
3. cover and bring to the boil

   

4. reduce heat to simmer fro 20 minutes
5. drain thoroughly when cooked
6. allow to stand with lid on – 10 minutes
7. fluff and srve

 

Serving suggestions once prepared:

• use as you would  couscous
• replace rice with Quinoa
• add to salads (with beetroot, various fruits, rocket, chickpeas, avocado, sweet potato, halloumi,  etc)
• just add fresh herbs ,tomatoes and cucumber
• make Tabbouleh Quinoa by replacing the bulgar with Quinoa
• do as you would with barley
• great aide dish to any meal

  

• serve in breakfast porridge
• add to casseroles
• use as a bed when serving baked or grilled fish
• for additional flavor add a clove, sprig of rosemary, smashed garlic or black pepper

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• cook it with broth instead of water for additional nutrition value
•  tri – color Quinoa for me cooks up the best and is not sticky

Other pages of interest:

1. nutrition and protein alternatives
2. low inflammatory diet
3. other nutritional thought to ponder

   

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