Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is usually thought to be a whole grain. However, it is actually a seed. Quinoa can be prepared like whole grains such as rice or barley. I’m going to make it for dinner tonight. My friend, Laura, really loves it and has spoken very highly of its taste and versatility.
I’ve read it takes less time to cook than other whole grains – just 10 to 15 minutes. It is said that quinoa tastes great on its own, unlike other grains such as millet or teff. Of all the whole grains, quinoa has the most protein. Quinoa provides all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. It is also a gluten-free and cholesterol-free whole grain, is kosher for Passover, and is almost always organic.
Quinoa was a staple food for thousands of years in the Andes region of South America as one of just a few crops the ancient Incas cultivated at such high altitude.
Hopefully my first attempt with Quinoa will be successful and I’ll have pictures and a recipe for you tomorrow. Wish me luck!
I’ve read it takes less time to cook than other whole grains – just 10 to 15 minutes. It is said that quinoa tastes great on its own, unlike other grains such as millet or teff. Of all the whole grains, quinoa has the most protein. Quinoa provides all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. It is also a gluten-free and cholesterol-free whole grain, is kosher for Passover, and is almost always organic.
Quinoa was a staple food for thousands of years in the Andes region of South America as one of just a few crops the ancient Incas cultivated at such high altitude.
Hopefully my first attempt with Quinoa will be successful and I’ll have pictures and a recipe for you tomorrow. Wish me luck!
2 comments:
Good luck!
I am looking forward to it. Might help me with my high altitude hiking.
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