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Quinoa! It’s Delicious and Healthy!

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Posted: March 11, 2013

In my search for variety at the dinner table, I recently heard about the seed Quinoa and decided to give it a try.  It is both delicious and healthy!  For thousands of years Quinoa has been an important staple in the Andean cultures where the plant is indigenous.  Now, Quinoa has become increasingly popular in the United States, Europe, China and Japan.  Quinoa can be found in health food stores and larger supermarkets.  The seed is close to one of the most complete foods in nature because it contains enzymes, vitamins and minerals, fiber, amino acids, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.

 

 

 

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is not a grain; it is actually a seed.  It is related to the spinach family!  Quinoa is light, fluffy, slightly crunchy and has a subtle nutty flavor similar to couscous when cooked.

Check out this excellent article for more detailed information:     QUINOA

 

 

 

Here are two recipes I have tried and got a two thumbs up from hubby!

For non-vegetarian:

Red Beans and Quinoa

Ingredients:

1 can red kidney beans, drained

1 jar mild salsa

2 cups of cooked ham, cut into chunks

1 cup onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 1/2 cups of cooked smoked sausage, chopped

1/2 tsp. ground red pepper

1-2 cups of cooked Quinoa (see cooking instructions below)

 

 

 

Directions:

  1. In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion.

  2. Add kidney beans, cooked ham, smoked sausage, garlic, salsa and pepper.

  3. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Serve over cooked Quinoa

 

 

 

Cooking Quinoa:

  1. Rinse 1 cup Quinoa with water.  Combine Quinoa and 1 1/2 cups water in medium saucepan.

  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed and Quinoa is tender.

  3. Remove from heat.  Let stand 5 minutes.

For vegetarian:

Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn

 

 

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup Quinoa

  2. 1 (15.5 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  3. 1 can sweet corn, drained

  4. 1 red bell pepper, diced

  5. 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

  6. 3 Tbsp. lime juice

  7. 2 Tbsp. olive oil

  8. 2 tsp. ground cumin

Directions:

  1. Cook Quinoa using instructions above.  Combine beans, corn, red bell pepper and cilantro in large bowl.  Stir in cooked Quinoa.

  2. Combine lime juice, oil and cumin in small bowl.   Toss with Quinoa mixture.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Also, check out this great Quinoa website for more facts and recipes!   Quinoa Benefits



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