Ancient Grains - Quinoa

Here are some facts about Quinoa:

• Quinoa isn't a grain but a fruit. It is a relative of swiss chard and beets.
• High protein content (12-18%). Contains a balanced set of essential amino acids making it a complete protein source.
• Good source of fiber, phosphorus and is high in magnesium, iron, potassium, zinc, copper, and riboflavin.
• Quinoa is gluten-tree and is considered easy to digest.

I cook use Quinoa just like rice. It can be used as a side dish, veges added to it, I even made rice pudding using Quinoa and it turned out wonderfully. 

To cook:

1 cup Quinoa

2 cups Water

Cook for 12 - 18 minutes, covered.

Some Quinoa needs to be rinsed off before using, it may have a film on it. I know that the Organic Quinoa that Honeyville Grain sells does not need to be rinsed off first.

~Karin