Quinoa

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Quinoa is a seed that comes from the goosefoot plant. It is a considered an ancient grain that originated in Peru. While it is considered a whole grain carbohydrate, Quinoa is gluten free, high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and has beneficial antioxidants. It is a healthy delicious carb that is simple to make and versatile to work with. You can use it as a side dish, add vegetables and make it the star of the meal, add it to soups or serve it in place of oatmeal for breakfast. Quinoa can be served savory or sweet.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Course Side Dish

Servings

Calories 209 kcal

Avg Cost Per Serving .60

Avg Recipe Cost $3.00

Equipment

Fine Mesh Strainer
Sauce Pan w Lid

Ingredients

2 Cups Quinoa
4 Cups Water
1/4 Tsp Salt

Instructions

Place quinoa in the fine mesh strainer
Rinse the quinoa for 3-4 minutes in cool running water
Add to the sauce pan
Add the water and salt
Cook on a high heat with the lid off of the pan and turn down heat as it begins to boil
Simmer the quinoa and lower heat as needed to keep at a slow simmer
Stir occasionally
Once the water has been absorbed into the quinoa turn off the heat and put the lid on the pan
let it rest for 5 minutes

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Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 108mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 4gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 3mg