Quinoa is a healthy seed, that’s right it’s not a grain. Don’t be fooled by its size since this seed contains many different types of nutrients. Quinoa is rich in protein and is gluten free. In addition, Quinoa contains:
- All 9 essential amino acids: which aren’t made by your body, so must come from food. For additional information, please refer to https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002222.htm
- Copper and Manganese: helps keep our bones strong and fights free radicals.
- Iron and Phosphorous : provides energy and prevents cancer.
- Fiber
To read more about this power seed, please refer to http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/quinoa-the-gluten-free-super-food#1
Step By Step Instructions
Measure 1 cup of Quinoa, place it in a mesh strainer and run cold water over it to give it a rinse (similar to how rice is rinsed before cooking it).
Add 2 cups of filtered water to a saucepan, cover it with a lid and bring it to a boil.
Add 1 cup of the rinsed Quinoa into the boiling water.
Give the Quinoa a stir. Cover the saucepan with a lid and lower the heat to low. Bring the Quinoa to a simmer. Allow it to cook on low heat until all the water has been absorbed, which can take about 15-20 minutes.
Once the liquid has been absorbed, I like to turn the heat off and allow it to sit with the lid covered for an additional 5-10 minutes. Once it’s done, fluff it with a fork.
Transfer the cooked Quinoa into glass jars (these are 8 ounce Jars) or to glass food storage containers. Let them cool and store it in the refrigerator.
Some Quinoa Recipes:
Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Quinoa, Yogurt, Sweet Potato, Beets and Kale
Pureed Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Broccoli and Collard Greens
Recipe
Quinoa: about 4 cups (32 ounces) serving.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Organic Quinoa
- 2 cups of filtered water
Instructions:
Measure 1 cup of Quinoa, place it in a mesh strainer and run cold water over it to give it a rinse (similar to how rice is rinsed before cooking it). Place it aside.
Add 2 cups of filtered water to a saucepan and cover it with a lid. Bring the water to a boil. Add the cup of Quinoa to the boiling water and give it a stir. Cover the saucepan with the lid and lower the heat to low or simmer. Allow the Quinoa to simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the Quinoa has absorbed all the water.
Once all the water has been absorbed, turn off the heat and allow it to sit for an additional 5-10 minutes. With a fork, fluff the cooked Quinoa and place it in glass jar containers or glass food storage containers. Let it cool and store it in the refrigerator.
