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How to Prepare Quinoa

October 22, 2007 by Carolin 

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is a wonderful little seed. It is a tasty, nutritious replacement for rice, pasta, couscous or potatoes. It tastes somewhere between rice and lentils with a nutty flavor.
is a very nutritious and a good source of vitamin B, C and E, , phosphorus and iron.
Since contains all essential amino acids it is a complete protein. But it is still much easier to digest than proteins from meat and dairy.
actually contains more than milk. It is gluten-free and has a low (GI).

To bring out the great nutty flavor prepare it like this.

1. Boil the according to instruction on the package.
2. Pour of the water.
3. Fry the gently together with sliced garlic.

The Incas worshiped and referred to is as “mother of all grains”. The seed is seen as one of the reasons that the Incas became so powerful. When the Spanish came they banned the seed to weaken their opponent.

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