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All about Quinoa plus Some Delicious Recipes

June 20, 2013 by Robin 3 Comments

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Quinoa – It has a bit of a nutty flavor and the texture is kind of creamy, yet crunchy, it’s similar in taste and texture to brown rice. It’s considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.
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Are you familiar with Quinoa? When I first read the word I didn’t know what it was or how to say it, so I had to look it up. It has two pronunciations, either keen-wah or kee-noh-uh, I prefer the first it rolls off your tongue a little easier. Quinoa, is considered to be a superfood. Here are just some of the highlights of what makes it a superfood: it’s a complete protein, a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus, it’s high in calcium, magnesium and iron, it’s packed with amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants and the best part is that it is gluten-free.

Looking at it, you would think that it’s a grain, but it’s not, it’s actually closely related to a leafy green vegetable like spinach or Swiss chard. Quinoa, grows high in the Andes Mountains and it has a mild, nutty flavor. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a side dish. It also works great in soups, rice dishes or pasta dishes.

How to cook Quinoa

  • Soak in water for 15 minute to remove the bitter coating, then rinse.
  • In a saucepan, mix 1 part Quinoa and 1-1/2 parts liquid.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook for 30 minutes or until liquid is gone.
  • Remove from heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff and serve or add it to your favorite recipe.

Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Breakfast Quinoa from Martha Stewart

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Quinoa, Egg and Spinach Scramble from Popsugar

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Quinoa Pancakes from Bakeaholic Mama

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Radicchio & Quinoa Salad from Kitchn

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Tropical Quinoa Lettuce Wraps from Simply Quinoa

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Quinoa Fried Rice from Domestic Superhero

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls from Shiksa in the Kitchen

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa from Closet Cooking

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Chocolate Quinoa Cake from Anja’s Food 4 Thought

Quinoa - It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Quinoa Pudding from EatingWell

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Filed Under: Cooking Tips & Tricks, Food, Simple Recipes Tagged With: grains, recipe, side dish, two cents'

Comments

  1. Linda @ With A Blast says

    June 20, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Pinned – thanks for sharing, Robin 🙂

    Reply
  2. Reduce, Reuse, Renewed says

    June 20, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I look forward to trying some of these recipes. I love quinoa and am trying to convert my husband. Something here has to work! lol

    Reply
  3. Karina Russell says

    June 20, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Thanks for these recipes. I love quinoa!

    Reply

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