Quinoa is a magical grain-like plant that is becoming more and more popular in the culinary world. What is this beauty of an ingredient? Although it looks similar to Cous Cous, it's actually a plant relative to beets and spinach, although it's used commonly as a gluten-free substance for cooking. What's interesting is that Quinoa is actually ranks with blueberries and broccoli on the list of superfoods; it has copious amounts of protein, fiber, and all nine amino acids. Oh, and it's delicious when cooked.
"For the folks leading an active lifestyle, you could hardly find a better food than quinoa. Complex carbohydrates like quinoa keep you feeling full longer and because they digest fairly slowly they provide energy and endurance for your hard working muscles. The high protein content of quinoa also makes it a superior muscle-building supplement."
-Queen of Quinoa
It's pretty easy to cook as well--throw it in a rice cooker and treat it as you would white rice, or you can use it for recipes in a slow-cooker. Like most grains, Quinoa can be paired with just about anything and taste good. It adds a nice texture and a ton of high-fiber awesomeness.
Recipes:
I'm going to buy bags and bags of this stuff so I can try out all of these recipes--and more!
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