Quinoa – The easy versatile seed offering 28% protein is called” the gold of the Incas”
Super “Grain” of the millenuim!!!
Preparing Quinoa:
- wash well under running water to remove any traces of bitterness
- 1/3 quinoa seeds to 1 cup water
- cover and bring to the boil
- reduce heat to simmer fro 20 minutes
- drain thoroughly when cooked
- allow to stand with lid on – 10 minutes
- 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
TIP
- 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:
- nutrition and protein alternatives
- low inflammatory diet
- other nutritional thought to ponder
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