| Quinoa is gluten free and it contains a lot of nutrients. If | | | | visible spiral on the exterior of the grain. I like mine to |
| you have a Celiac disease, this is probably the best | | | | be al dente. |
| news you've ever heard today. The grain-like seeds | | | | Another quinoa preparation is by frying it in a pan |
| can be used as a substitute for rice, pasta and wheat. | | | | before boiling it to bring out its nutty flavor. You'll notice |
| You can make pasta by using quinoa flour. The | | | | that the flavor is stronger and the texture is crunchier. |
| easiest way for quinoa preparation and cooking is by | | | | This is great if you want to make quinoa salad. Serve |
| boiling it and cooking it like rice. | | | | quinoa immediately to retain its nutritional benefits and |
| Most pre-packaged quinoa that you can find in stores | | | | flavor. |
| are already rinsed but if you feel you still have to then | | | | You can do a lot with the "golden grain" and the last |
| go ahead and rinse it. Use two parts of water or | | | | quinoa preparation that I found is making a breakfast |
| (chicken, beef or vegetable) stock to one part of | | | | smoothie. This is great for people who don't have time |
| quinoa. Bring it to a boil and then turn the fire to | | | | in whipping up a healthy but delicious meal. The |
| medium low. Let it cook for about 25 minutes or until | | | | high-quality protein you get from quinoa is perfect to |
| the grain becomes translucent and the water is fully | | | | jump start your metabolism in the morning. It's also a |
| absorbed. You'll know it's cooked when you see a | | | | great drink before and after you break a sweat. |