Quinoa, pronounced (keen-wa) is a powerful superfood I mostly recently dabbled with. Quinoa are small seeds that are versatile for cooking. Typically you eat them like you would a pasta, rice or other grain. It is a complete protein, packed with 9 essential amino acids. It is loaded with fiber, potassium, folic acid and iron. It is most known for its cardiovascular benefits and many compare it to the equivalent of milk.
It is quick to make, simply rinse the seeds in water then boil. Let the seeds simmer until they absorb all of the water. Tonight I prepared them with ground turkey and edamame with a touch of soy sauce and garlic. They are extremely filling as well, packed with 8g of dietary fiber! Once prepared they are extremely light and fluffy, a texture similar to tabouli.
Did I mention it is gluten free? I have been all about gluten-free foods lately. There are many recent cases of celiacs and gluten intolerant diseases and because of this I have become cautious when selecting foods. I highly recommend this seed, especially if you are in search of substituting a protein OR carbohydrate source. It is been around for thousands of years, but it certainly is new to me.
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