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On the list of strange things that only your health-nut friends eat, is Quinoa. Pronounced, keen-WAH, this tiny nutritional giant has become more preferred in the U. S.. Once cooked, quinoa has a light, fluffy texture and has a mild, slightly nutty flavour that can be utilised as a substitute for stuff like couscous or rice. Quinoa is a great source of nutrition, and a delicious addition to any meal.
Cooking directions
Quinoa is cooked very similarly to rice. Two cups of water are added to one cup of quinoa, it is brought to a boil and then let to simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes. It could also simply be prepared in a rice cooker the same way you would prepare rice.
Nutritional value
Quinoa has about 8 grams of protein per serving, and is a good source of dietary fiber making it an excellent choice for someone who may be trying to shed some pounds, and obviously just eat healthier. It's also a good source of calcium, and is gluten free.
Recipes
I love to make quinoa in a cold salad, or in stuffed peppers. My favorite cold salad is a mix of quinoa, wheat berries, soy beans, cut carrots, bell peppers and whatevewhatever other veggies I might have on hand with an orange dressing. You can adjust the proportions however you want, but I generally cook a cup of each grain, and add about one cup of each vegetable. The dressing I use is a mandarine ginger dressing, and I add a splash of lemon juice to lighten it up even more.
When stuffing peppers I cook the quinoa in vegetable broth (one can) and some canned chopped tomatoes (about half of a can), and add some black beans as well (again about 1/2 a can). I then add whatever spices I need when the quinoa is cooked thru, then I put the mix inside my peppers.
Cooking directions
Quinoa is cooked very similarly to rice. Two cups of water are added to one cup of quinoa, it is brought to a boil and then let to simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes. It could also simply be prepared in a rice cooker the same way you would prepare rice.
Nutritional value
Quinoa has about 8 grams of protein per serving, and is a good source of dietary fiber making it an excellent choice for someone who may be trying to shed some pounds, and obviously just eat healthier. It's also a good source of calcium, and is gluten free.
Recipes
I love to make quinoa in a cold salad, or in stuffed peppers. My favorite cold salad is a mix of quinoa, wheat berries, soy beans, cut carrots, bell peppers and whatevewhatever other veggies I might have on hand with an orange dressing. You can adjust the proportions however you want, but I generally cook a cup of each grain, and add about one cup of each vegetable. The dressing I use is a mandarine ginger dressing, and I add a splash of lemon juice to lighten it up even more.
When stuffing peppers I cook the quinoa in vegetable broth (one can) and some canned chopped tomatoes (about half of a can), and add some black beans as well (again about 1/2 a can). I then add whatever spices I need when the quinoa is cooked thru, then I put the mix inside my peppers.
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