So first, if you are wondering it is pronounced keen-wah. Next it is a seed, not a grain although I persist in referring to it as a grain even thought I know better! Third, it is great for you and so easy to cook there is no reason not to incorporate it into your diet. Try it today!
Quinoa is an ancient seed/grain. It was one of the most sacred foods of the ancient Incas. They called it chesiya maya, the mother grain. it contains all eight essential amino acids and is gluten free. It is used on it’s own or added to soups, stews and stir fries. It can also be sprouted and eaten in raw form.
To cook quinoa rinse the quinoa well. Boil double the amount of water for the quinoa you have measured and rinsed (if you are cooking one cup of quinoa, boil two cups of water). Add a little salt, cook over medium heat until the germ separates (about ten minutes) remove from heat and cover for a few minutes. Fluff and enjoy.
You can quinoa as a side dish or substitute for rice or pasta. Top with anything that sounds good. Curries, pasta sauces, stir fried vegetables, beans, anything!
Share your recipes here. Let me know what you thought of your first or 47th quinoa experience!
