Quinoa

[Durgan]

All About Quinoa Quinoa (keen wha)
The quinoa seed is high in protein, calcium and iron, a relatively good source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. It contains an almost perfect balance of all eight essential amino acids needed for tissue development in humans.

Quinoa is available in most bulk foods. The little seeds are hard to digest if not cooked properly. I suspect many people do not use this amazing food, or only once and give up.

Porridge. Cook under low heat gently boiling and stirring often for about an hour. Then use as hand blender while cooking to make a mash and break the seeds open. In this manner the seeds are very pleasant to digest. Add water as necessary to aid in the blending. A typical counter blender may also be used. There are many ways to utilize this food, but my typical method is as a porridge, and I eat a small amount for breakfast along with large flake oats.

Quinoa is relatively expensive, but a pound of seeds, when cooked expand four or five times.

[nodmicks]

I had really great luck cooking it in a rice cooker. I was thrilled since I dont use it to cook rice It was really easy. I eat it with cinnamon and almond milk over it.

[kitkat0649]

My favorite way to eat quinoa is simmered in chicken stock with sauteed onions, garlic, and sun dried tomatoes. So yummy and a great source of protein!

[nodmicks]

My favorite way to eat quinoa is simmered in chicken stock with sauteed onions, garlic, and sun dried tomatoes. So yummy and a great source of protein!

mmmm that sounds good! How long do you simmer it?