What is quinoa? It looks like a grain but I read that it is a fruit. Nevertheless it looks like couscous and it is a complete protein. I was looking for a starch alternative to rice and potatoes and bread since my trainer wanted to me to limit on white starches. Quinoa is high in fiber, high in protein and got lots of essential vitamins. So what do you do with it? I would make a big batch - take 1 C uncooked quinoa, rinsed it and add 2 C water and bring to boil, then simmer for 20 mins or so until water is absorbed. It's ready. You can use vegetable broth or chicken broth too, but I kept it neutral because I am making different dishes such as:
Quinoa for Breakfast: throw in 3/4c cooked quinoa, add nuts, raisins, peanut butter, flaxseed, wheat germ, fresh fruit and some milk or for me it is soymilk or almond milk- heat it - add some agave nectar, or brown sugar or honey
Quinoa for lunch: you can mixed it with any meat, any vegetable and add your sauce, sorta like fried rice instead it is quinoa
Quinoa for the summer- I added chopped tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and feta cheese and add some vinegar and sugar to it
Just a head start - I may invent some more recipes
Happy eating!
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