Quinoa

Description: Quinoa is a species of goosefoot (Chenopodium) grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudocereal ... more

Quinoa ... rather than a true cereal as it is not a grass. Its leaves are also eaten as a leaf vegetable, much like amaranth, but the commercial availability of quinoa greens is currently limited. Quinoa is an easy food to prepare, has a pleasantly light, fluffy texture when cooked, and its mild, slightly nutty flavor makes it an excellent alternative to white rice or couscous. A common cooking method is to treat quinoa much like rice, bringing two cups of water to a boil with one cup of grain, covering at a low simmer and cooking for 14–18 minutes or until the germ separates from the seed. The cooked germ looks like a tiny curl and should have a slight bite to it (like al dente pasta). Alternatively, one can use a rice cooker to prepare quinoa.

Newest Review: ... as they are easily made and incredibly tasty! Oh and not to mention healthy!! Spring Quinoa Ingredients:- 150g quinoa 150g ... more

... sprouting broccoli or broccoli florets 6-8 baby carrots (new season) 150g spinach leaves or baby chard leaves 150g broad beans, podded Handful of pine nuts Dressing:- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil / walnut oil 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar Handful fresh herbs, chopped (e.g. parsley, thyme) Method:- 1. Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions (usually simmering, covered, in twice its volume of water for 10 minutes, then leaving to stand for 5 minutes). 2. Wash the broccoli and drain well. Break in...more

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Quinoa: It is pronounced keenwaa! (636 words)
by - written on 19/05/09 (Very useful, 92 readings)
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I never new about this amazing little thing until I watched the channel 4 program Come Dine With Me (it's actually quite embarassing I didn't know of it before then!) and after watching it being cooked I thought I'd quite like to give it a go. Quinoa originated in South America where it has been a staple part of the diet for thousands of years. Quinoa is a species of goosefoot and is a grain like crop which is mainly products for the edible seeds, although the leaves are eaten as a leaf vegetable. It is light and fluffy when cooked and is a good substitute for rice and couscous and is becoming an increasingly popular choice for the healthy eaters among ... Read the complete review

Eat it? Yes, even if you can't spell or pronounce it! (1557 words)
by - written on 08/03/07 (Very useful, 4243 readings)
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(This article doesn't really belong in recipes, but since DooYoo put it here, I've included at least one recipe for this product.) In my attempt to eat a more healthy diet, I recently discovered quinoa and thought that perhaps you too might be interested in this "new" food. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is actually the seed of the goosefoot plant, the leaves of which I have also eaten. Where I live, the goosefoot plant actually grows wild in some areas and a vegetarian friend of ours used to pick the leaves and make them into all sorts of things like cutlets and savoury pies. The leaves of the goosefoot plant have a less acidic flavour than spinach or ... Read the complete review

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