Quinoa - Ancient Super Food

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) originated 6,000 years ago in the Andes of South America. For thousands of years it was the primary food of the highly developed civilizations living in the Andean region.

Since its introduction to the global food supply in the 1990s, it has made big news with its amazing health giving properties. “What was a sacred crop to the Incas has been classified as a 'super crop' by the United Nations because of its high protein content."

This powerful food is commonly called a grain because it shares many properties with whole grains and is typically used like a grain. But it is actually a seed - a power packed, life sustaining, little seed.

Packed with Protein - You Could Live on It

With its extensive list of high quality nutrients, it’s no wonder that the Incas used it to sustain their armies and many modern health experts claim it to be the one food you could actually live on eating solely. It is a good source of dietary fiber, healthy fats, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, B vitamins (especially B6), potassium, folic acid and phosphorous.

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How to Cook Quinoa

This is the best way to prepare this "grain" - making it light, fluffy and yummy and will be easiest for you to digest and receive all it's valuable nutrients.

1. Measure out a specific amount (2 cups will make a nice big batch for the week).
2. Rinse thoroughly and drain.
3. Cover with clean water and a dash of Apple Cider Vinegar.
4. Soak overnight.
5. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
6. Place in a sauce pan over medium heat and stir occasionally until about half of it appears cooked.
7. Add the same amount of water to the pot as you started with dry quinoa (2 cups of dry = 2 cups of water).
8. Let cook uncovered for about 10 minutes until the water is gone and it’s all cooked.

1. Measure out a specific amount.
2. Rinse thoroughly and drain. Very Important! Don't skip this step.
3. Place in sauce pan over medium heat with twice the amount of water as quinoa. (2 cups of dry = 4 cups of water).
4. Let cook uncovered for about 20 minutes or until water is gone.

Recipes

• Black Bean & Quinoa Salad
• Black Bean Burger