QUINOA: A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE

WHAT IS IT? Pronounced keen-wah, Quinoa was a

staple of the ancient Incas, who called it the “mother grain”. Quinoa contains more protein than most other grains and is a great option to rice or couscous. It cooks to a light, fluffy texture and as it cooks the external germ which forms a band around each grain spirals out.

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

STEP ONE Rinse

grains three times in a strainer with small holes

STEP TWO

Put onto heat

STEP THREE

Add boiling water

STEP FOUR Cover

and let simmer for ten minutes

STEP FIVE Strain excess

water

FINAL PRODUCT

HOW TO EAT? Quinoa can be taken as a replacement rice. Delicious with vegetables, beef, chicken or fish. Can be cooked in chicken or vegetable soup Can also be added into baking, either muffins

or bread Eat it by itself with a yummy sauce Put it in a salad There are many recipes available online for fun

ways to cook with Quinoa