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We recommend that you don't miss this post and grab paper and pencil. We are going to explain things to you about an ingredient that the Incas called “the mother of all cereals” and that in our diet is still something unknown but that will provide great benefits to your health if you start consuming it. This is quinoa , one of the healthiest foods you can find. Have you heard of him? New call to action Did you know that the year 2013 was declared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as the International Year of Quinoa ? The FAO highlights that quinoa is “ the only plant food that has all the essential amino acids, trace elements and vitamins for life, in addition to not containing gluten .
Quinoa Benefits of consuming quinoa The nutritional benefits of consuming quinoa are multiple: It has a high content of minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and calcium It is rich in vitamins B, C and E complex It is rich in amino acids, good for brain development It gives us proteins It gives us fiber It is rich in Omega 6 It has a very low glycemic Europe Mobile Number List index Quinoa is a seed that we consume just as if it were a cereal . Due to its pleasant flavor, soft texture and the fact that it is suitable for consumption by celiacs as it does not contain gluten (as well as having a low glycemic index), it is also ideal for people who suffer from diabetes. So quinoa is an ingredient that should not be missing in homes. We give you a couple of ideas! It is very versatile and can be cooked in very diverse dishes because it is consumed like any other cereal , for example mixing it with fruits or raisins at breakfast or incorporating it into natural yogurt, with soups and creams at lunch and with a salad at dinner.
New call to action Quinoa can also be cooked just as you would with pasta or rice , making it perfect to accompany vegetables, meats or fish . You can add it to savory dishes and make chicken with quinoa or make sweets like a fruit tartlet. But you may be wondering... how do you cook quinoa? How do I cook quinoa? Wash the quinoa under cold running water to eliminate the saponin it contains. It should not be soaked. The beans can be toasted in a pan before cooking to give them a nutty flavor (optional). Two parts of water are used for one of grain. Water is boiled. When it comes to a boil, add the quinoa grains . Reduce heat to minimum for 12-15 minutes. When each grain has doubled in volume , the quinoa will have been cooked. Be careful not to overcook or it will be doughy. We strain it and it is ready to consume. © deymos/ iStock Recipes with quinoa Have you gotten hungry? We propose a recipe that not long ago we published on the blog as part of our vegetarian recipes: spring quinoa . A delicious dish with all the flavor of Peru and that you can make with Fair Trade quinoa, thus supporting producers and achieving equitable trade for all. In Quinoa Recipes you will also find a wide selection of recipes with this ingredient.