Easy Quinoa Recipes

Easy Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa, pronounced Keen-wah. It is a seed that has been consumed in food since ancient times. It has been cultivated in South American Andes since at least 3,000 B.C. and has been a staple food of millions of native inhabitants. The ancient Incas called it the "mother grain" and revered it as sacred.

The grains range in color from ivory to pinks, brown to reds, or almost black depending on the variety.

Technically it's not a true grain, but it is the seed of the Chenopodium or Goosefoot plant. Majority of the people are using it as a grain and as a substitute for grains because of it's cooking characteristics.

Quinoa as I mentioned is a seed and not a grain. It means that it’s high in protein and actually considered to be a complete protein due to the presence of all 8 essential amino acids. It is also high in calcium and iron, a relatively good source of vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. This is why it is perfect for vegan, vegetarians and kids that have a problem to eat animal proteins. Actually ½ cooked cup supplies daily need of protein to a child.

It has a fluffy consistency and a mild, delicate, slightly nutty flavor that borders on bland. It means that it is the perfect carrier for other flavors and can be used in multiple dishes. It is a perfect substitute for rice, buckwheat or couscous in any recipe.

I hope I succeeded in my mission to convince you at least to try this superfood.

Cheers,
Victoria Paikin

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