Most commonly considered a grain, quinoa is actually a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. It is a recently rediscovered ancient "grain" once considered "the gold of the Incas", who recognized its value in increasing the stamina of their warriors. Not only is quinoa high in protein, but the protein it supplies is complete protein, meaning that it includes all nine essential amino acids. In addition to protein, quinoa features a host of other health-building nutrients. Because quinoa is a great source of manganese as well as a good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus.
A quick,healthy,crunchy meal!
Ingredients for 2
-1 cup quinoa
-2 cups water
-1 cup red grapes
-1/2 chopped red onion
- fresh chopped cilantro
-1/4 slivered almonds
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses, available at Middle Eastern markets
-juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste
-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
-1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
-1 pinch cayenne, or more to taste
-salt,pepper
Wash thoroughly the quinoa to remove any remaining saponin residue.
To cook the quinoa, add one part of the grain to two parts liquid in a saucepan. After the mixture is brought to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer and cover for 12- 15 min. When cooking is complete, you will notice that the grains have become translucent, and the white germ has partially detached itself, appearing like a white-spiraled tail. If you desire the quinoa to have a nuttier flavor, you can dry roast it before cooking; to dry roast, place it in a skillet over medium-low heat and stir constantly for five minutes.
Meanwhile chop onion,cilantro and cut each red grape in 4. Prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil with pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and spices. Add salt and pepper and taste. Add more pomegranate molasses and lemon juice as needed.
Add dressing to your quinoa sald all the almonds and cilantro, and mix well. Before serving, taste again and add more dressing as needed.
Quinoa Salad with Red Grapes
Quinoa with Smoked Paprika,Peppers and Cheddar Cheese
If you're looking for new ways to prepare quinoa and in need of vitamin C,iron,magnesium:here's a quick crunchy and fluffy lunch recipe.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp quinoa
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 small yellow sweet pepper,1 green pepper
- smoked paprika
- "piment d'espelette"
- cheddar cheese
- fresh cilantro
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer. In a pot heat water until boiling.Add quinoa, reduce heat cook for about 15 min. Quinoa is done when you can see the curlique in each grain, and it is tender with a bit of pop to each bite. Drain any extra water and set aside.Meanwhile heat wok on medium heat with some olive oil. Add peppers,garlic,smoked paprika.Mix well and cook for about 10 min.Add cheese,piment d'espelette.Taste and season with salt and pepper.Sprinkle with cilantro when ready to serve.
Pour les français:
- 3 cuillères à soupe de quinoa(par personne ou plus selon régime)
- 1 gousse d'ail
- 1 petit poivron jaune,1 petit poivron vert
- paprika fumé
- piment d'espelette
- cheddar
- coriandre fraîche
Spring Quinoa Salad
Very crunchy ,tasty, fresh salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 leek,cut in pieces
- 1/2 cup peas
- basil
- 1/4 cup sliced radishes
- alfafa sprouts
- salt pepper
- lemon
- olive oil
Cook quinoa in a pot of boiling water for 10 to 13 min. In a skillet sauté leeks with 1 ts olive oil until tender;add peas and cook, for another 5 min.Drain quinoa.Mix ingredients in salad bowl.It's important not to cook basil,you just add it at the last minute.Same for alfafa sprouts.Season to your taste with lemon juice,olive oil,salt,pepper.Enjoy!
