Quinoa - What is is and how do I make it?

One of my new favorite foods is quinoa. It's becoming very popular because it is so healthy. It's the only grain that has all of your essential amino acids. It's also super easy to cook and goes with lots of different flavors. You can find quinoa at most grocery stores. I recommend buying it in bulk or at Costco.


Basic Recipe:
1 c. quinoa
2 c. water

1. Rinse quinoa using a mesh strainer.
2. Dump quinoa into a saucepan or rice cooker. (The rice cooker makes it much easier!)
3. Add 2 cups water.
4. Bring water to a boil then reduce heat to lower. Simmer until quinoa is soft and water has been absorbed. (Or just turn your rice cooker on).


How to use it:

• Substitute quinoa for rice in most recipes (Asian Braised Slow Cooker Pork, Pineapple Pork Tenderloin, Basil Red Pepper Chicken)




• Warm it up with cinnamon and brown sugar for breakfast




• Make a salad (Quinoa Taco Salad)