It's rare that I come across a food discovery that makes me as excited as Quinoa has.
I have a terrible intolerance to grains and even a couple of meals per week that consist of bread, pastas, or rice; will jack my weight up.
For the past couple of weeks I've been experimenting with Quinoa, and though it's sometimes referred to as a grain, it's by no means a grain. It's actually a seed that is popular in South America. Quinoa is very high in protein so it makes it a great addition to the menu of those of us that don't eat sugary grain carbohydrates. What makes it truly amazing is that it's gluten free, so Quinoa's a great food for those who have low tolerance to gluten. It's important to mention that it's also very high in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and dietary fibre.
You can use Quinoa the same way you would use rice. In fact, the preparation is the same.
Preparation:
1 cup of Quinoa to 2 cups of water You need to rinse it before cooking. Use a strainer with very small holes. Run the Quinoa under water for a couple of seconds then put it in a pot with the appropriate amount of water. Bring it to a boil, then cover it and reduce the heat to low and let it absorb the water. You know it's ready because the seeds will be very tender.
I have a great recipe to share:
Quinoa pilaf
Ingredients
Two large chicken breasts (diced )
1 large onion (diced)
1 green pepper (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
2 cups of Quinoa
2 cubes of chicken stock
2 large cloves of garlic (pressed)
½ tea spoon of cumin
½ cup of cashews
½ cup of raisins
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Prepare the Qunioa as indicated above. In addition, add the 2 cubes of chicken stock once the water comes to a boil.
In a separate pot, add a touch of canola oil and fry the onions, green pepper, and celery. Next, add the cubed chicken and cook it well. Once the chicken and Quinoa are cooked, add them to the same pot. As the last stage, add the cashews, raisins, and salt and pepper. Be careful as there's salt in the chicken stock. Serve the pilaf with a side of Caesar Salad and you're all set.
Be cautious with Quinoa bread and cereals as they'll contain sugars and flour as does any other cereal and bread.
I have a terrible intolerance to grains and even a couple of meals per week that consist of bread, pastas, or rice; will jack my weight up.
For the past couple of weeks I've been experimenting with Quinoa, and though it's sometimes referred to as a grain, it's by no means a grain. It's actually a seed that is popular in South America. Quinoa is very high in protein so it makes it a great addition to the menu of those of us that don't eat sugary grain carbohydrates. What makes it truly amazing is that it's gluten free, so Quinoa's a great food for those who have low tolerance to gluten. It's important to mention that it's also very high in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and dietary fibre.
You can use Quinoa the same way you would use rice. In fact, the preparation is the same.
Preparation:
1 cup of Quinoa to 2 cups of water You need to rinse it before cooking. Use a strainer with very small holes. Run the Quinoa under water for a couple of seconds then put it in a pot with the appropriate amount of water. Bring it to a boil, then cover it and reduce the heat to low and let it absorb the water. You know it's ready because the seeds will be very tender.
I have a great recipe to share:
Quinoa pilaf
Ingredients
Two large chicken breasts (diced )
1 large onion (diced)
1 green pepper (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
2 cups of Quinoa
2 cubes of chicken stock
2 large cloves of garlic (pressed)
½ tea spoon of cumin
½ cup of cashews
½ cup of raisins
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Prepare the Qunioa as indicated above. In addition, add the 2 cubes of chicken stock once the water comes to a boil.
In a separate pot, add a touch of canola oil and fry the onions, green pepper, and celery. Next, add the cubed chicken and cook it well. Once the chicken and Quinoa are cooked, add them to the same pot. As the last stage, add the cashews, raisins, and salt and pepper. Be careful as there's salt in the chicken stock. Serve the pilaf with a side of Caesar Salad and you're all set.
Be cautious with Quinoa bread and cereals as they'll contain sugars and flour as does any other cereal and bread.
Where grains are acidic quinoa is alkaline. Even better for you!
Great point! Our dietary choices can be the primary contributors to high acidity in the body, which creates an internal environment that can leave us open to a host of health problems. Some concerns associated to high acidity are chronic inflammation that can lead to arthritis, cancers, and fungal infections; just to name a few. Foods that are considered empty calories such as refined cereals (white rice, white flour) and sugar are among the major culprits that lead to high acidity.
This receipt is amazing. I tried it last night and it was a total success. Even my kids enjoyed it. Thank you
It's always a bonus when kids actually enjoy healthy choices. Parents are always asking me what they can do to get their kids to eat better. I tell them, the best they can do is lead by example and choose their battles.