How do i prepare quinoa?!
Answers: i got this stuff at the grocery store in bulk, and i heard it has alot of protein, and i would like to to eat it but not sure how to prepare it, do i just add it to meals or oatmeals, and the nutrition info would be a plus too. thanks
My son is allergic to wheat, so we eat a lot of quinoa. Below are basic instructions on prep.
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Quinoa
2 c -- Water
Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a small strainer or by running fresh water over
the quinoa in a pot. Drain.
Put quinoa and water in 1 1/2 qt. saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to
simmer; cover and cook until all water is absorbed (10-15 minutes). When
done, the grain appears translucent and the germ ring will be visible.
Yield: 4 cups.
Here is a great video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-e04IO9u...
(this video has a little bit of silly stuff in it, but it will show you what quinoa is suppose to look like after it is cooked. The video also talks about making a salad out of quinoa...which is over on the right hand side of the screen)
QUINOA COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse 1 cup quinoa in a small strainer. Drain. Place quinoa and 2 cups water in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, approximately 10-15 minutes. When done, the grain appears translucent and the germ ring will be visible.
JM