Quinoa

Quinoa for Breakfast?

Should you serve quinoa at the breakfast table? Absolutely! I think this is a great idea. The protein in quinoa will help keep you full and give you energy all morning long. This would be way better for you than most cereals would be. I came across this little article today, which includes what looks [...]

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Quinoa Curry – This Looks Wonderful!

I came across this great looking recipe for Green Curry on an Etsy blog. It uses quinoa as the main ingredient instead of rice and it also uses tofu, which will boost the protein content even more. I love curry and I think this recipe will make a great addition to my kitchen. If you [...]

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Quinoa Pancakes – An Experiment

I wanted to see if quinoa would fry up as a type of pancake. I took a cup of cooked quinoa, leftover from dinner last night, added an egg as a binder and mixed it up. Fried it in a skillet with melted butter. Ok, so I fried with with way too much butter. I [...]

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Quinoa – Fill That Starchy Need

This afternoon I was working on a special report about quinoa and it got me hungry to try the pseudo-grain again. I bought a package last winter and made a batch or so, but never really did much with it. As I was doing the research I realized once again the health benefits this little [...]

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Is Quinoa Gluten Free?

When you first see quinoa or hear about it you may think that it is actually a “grain”. Some people may even refer to it as such, but rest assured it is not a grain. It is actually a plant seed and a relative of green leafy vegetables such as spinach. Quinoa, in the standard, [...]

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How To Prepare Quinoa

Preparing Quinoa Before cooking this high protein seed, it is important rinse it well. This removes the bitter resin-like coating, called saponin. Store-bought quinoa has been rinsed before packaging; however, it is still a good idea to go through this step just to make sure no saponin or residue lingers. It is obvious when saponin [...]

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How To Cook Quinoa

3 Most Popular Ways of Cooking Quinoa Boiling This method is quick and simple. In a large pot of boiling water, add the amount of quinoa you wish to cook. Cook the quinoa uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Drain well. This method can be likened to cooking pasta. Absorption First, measure out the dry quinoa. Remember [...]

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Quinoa

Quinoa is a delicious and nutritional replacement for regular grains, consumed by most people across the world. It is especially important for those who cannot eat grains because of serious allergies or others who choose to add a healthier food into their diet. Quinoa is an ancient seed like-grain that grows high in the Andes [...]

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Italian Tomato, Baby Spinach and Chickpea Quinoa Risotto

The traditional Italian risotto rice is replaced with quinoa for a richer and nuttier flavor. The high levels of iron in this tasty dish are increased by the addition of tomatoes and spinach. It can be eaten as a complete vegetarian meal by itself or as a side dish to meat eaters. Serve it with [...]

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