How to Cook Quinoa

Cooking Quinoa Perfectly

August 4, 2010

Cooking quinoa is fairly easy, but like most foods it is not fool proof! Let’s look at some things you need to keep in mind when cooking quinoa perfectly! What Type of Quinoa are you Cooking? The big challenge with learning how to cook quinoa perfectly is that there are so many different types. That [...]

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Cooking with Quinoa – Preserved Lime Quinoa Salad

July 26, 2010

One of my favorite ways of cooking with quinoa is to take recipes that call for other grains and make them with quinoa. Invariability I will make other changes as well, because I like my food to have a lot of kick to it. (Hence the 3 teaspoons of garlic here – if you aren’t [...]

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Cooking Quinoa

March 3, 2010

Quinoa is an extremely interesting plant. It is native to South America and grows easily in climates that most other crops cannot stand. When you hear of people cooking quinoa, most of the time they are referring to the seed. However, it is important to know that quinoa is also available as quinoa flakes or [...]

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Quinoa – All About the Ancient Super Food

March 3, 2010

South American’s have been cooking quinoa for centuries. This ancient “superfood” has recently been rediscovered and has become increasingly popular with vegans, vegetarians, people trying to lose weight and anyone who interested in healthy eating. A great source of protein and slow releasing carbohydrates, it can be used in salad, soup, casseroles, and stir fry [...]

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