How To Cook Quinoa
The nutritious little seed tastes great and is fast and easy to prepare. If you want to eat healthy foods try cooking quinoa. Quinoa is very nutritious. It tastes great and is fast and easy to prepare.
With a taste somewhere between rice and lentils with a nutty flavor it is a very good replacement for rice, pasta, couscous or potatoes. Quinoa is very nutritious and a good source of:
- vitamin E
- vitamin B
- vitamin C
- calcium (contains more than milk)
- phosphorus
- iron.
Since quinoa contains all essential amino acids it is an excellent source of protein. But it is still much easier to digest than proteins from meat and dairy.
Want to lose weight? Then quinoa is perfect for you. Quinoa is gluten-free and has a low Glycemic Index (GI) which makes it prefect for anyone with diabetes or anyone who would like to lose weight.
How To Prepare Quinoa:
To bring out the great nutty flavor prepare it like this.
- Most quinoa needs to be rinsed before you boil it.
- Boil the quinoa according to instruction on the package. Usually you need 2 cups of water for 1 cup of quinoa . Boil until the water has been absorbed (10-15 min).
- Alternative to bring out the nutty flavor: Take the boiled quinoa and fry it gently with sliced garlic in wok or frying pan.
Other spices that work really great with quinoa are cumin and coriander and fresh herbs.
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