Guest guest Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hi All, To my opinion, we never use enough Quinoa. Quinoa grains are highly nutricious and it would be a shame to forget about them. You can eat it hot as side vegetable or cold in a salad, just like you would do with rice. ~ Basic method to cook Quinoa ~ Ingredients: - 1 cup Quinoa - 2 1/4 cup Boiling Water - Pinch of Sea salt Roast in a skillet, stirring until it produces a nutty aroma. Add to boiling water, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Be careful not to let it dry out completely. Variation: Add diced onion or carrot. Garnish with chopped scalions or parsley. ~ Quinoa with oats ~ Ingredients: - 1 cup Quinoa soaked - 1 cup rolled oats - 1/4 tsp sea salt - 3 cups water Rinse quinoa well before soaking. Place all ingredients in pot, cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and leave for 5 minutes before serving with cooked or baked fruit. ~ Description from the Dublin Food co-op ~ Quinoa (correct pronunciation Keen-wa) is a small, compact grain which when cooked produces a fluffy, light and filling dish. Originally from south america, quinoa was the staple grain of the Incan civilisation. It has only relatively recently entered the western wholefood diet. It has a rich, nutty flavour and can be used, like rice, in a wide variety of dishes. Quinoa is a nutrient-rich grain. It is high in protein, contains more calcium per weight than milk and has a high fat content. It is a good source of iron, phosphorous, B vitamins and vitamin E and is regarded as a good tonic for the kidneys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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