DESCRIPTION
Quinoa grits resemble millet, not a grain, but belong to the pigeon family. Quinoa is appreciated worldwide for its rich nutrients. Quinoa can be a very good alternative if you give up flour products. It does not contain gluten. Quinoa contains all the essential amino acids, making it a great source of protein for vegans and vegetarians as well as athletes and healthy lifestyle enthusiasts. Quinoa is an excellent source of calcium, iron, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and other minerals, and contains many vitamins.
Quinoa has properties such as: useful for weight loss, bone, brain, skin and vascular health, reduces the risk of blood pressure and breast cancer, treats diabetes and migraines, improves the functioning of the digestive system, etc.
Before cooking, it is recommended to rinse or even slightly soak in cold water. Cook for about 20 minutes until the seeds are a little translucent and no longer hard. Quinoa has the ability to enhance the taste of what is added to it. Also, very little salt and other spices need to be added. This miracle product is used - from soups and salads, side dishes to desserts.
Weight: 500g
Hot quinoa salad.
One serving will need: a handful or more of quinoa seeds lemon for water soaking and cooking leeks, carrots and other vegetables of your choice (broccoli, green beans) garlic lightly roasted seeds of your choice (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame) coconut oil Spices: cumin, garam masala, Himalayan salt. Preparation: It is recommended to soak the quinoa seeds in water with a tablespoon of lemon juice for about 4 hours. This will help to improve the bioavailability of nutrients and reduce cooking time. Quinoa is boiled in water with a pinch of salt so that the water covers it about 1 cm above the quinoa. Meanwhile, chop the leeks, cut the carrots into smaller slices. Heat the fat on the pan, when it is hot add the spices and chopped garlic. Bake until the smell of the spice mixture appears. Fry the seasoned leeks, when it begins to brown add a little salt, stir. A couple of spoons of leeks are added to the quinoa, as well as the largest pieces of carrots, stir. Small carrot slices add leeks, fry, add a little more salt. When the water from the quinoa's cooking is absorbed and evaporated, add the fried vegetables, optionally black pepper, roasted seeds, ground seaweed, or something else of your choice, stir and serve.
Enjoy your meal!