Quinoa goodness!
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By Stanislav Bandrovsky in Body Published: Friday, 22 June 07 - 01:16 PM (GMT -08:00) Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 June 07 - 10:24 PM (GMT -08:00) |
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Lately I have been hearing a lot about this plant. After doing some research of my own I found that this is quite a nutritious resource. This plant originated in South America where it was regarded as sacred food by the Incas. This plant was as important to the diet of the ancients just as potatoes were to the European peoples. With the intrusion of conquistadors and Christianity, this plant was forbidden to eat since it was used in the Incan religious rituals. Quinoa is not a grain but a seed. There is no relation to the wheat family, so this is a perfect food for people with wheat allergies etc. Nutritionally the seeds are amazing in protein content (14-18%) as well as very high levels of lysine and antioxidants.
You can prepare this seed is different ways. If you get the seed in bulk, you will have to soak it in water for about two hours. Then you can simmer it in a sauce pan for about 15-20 min. If you are a rawist you can germinate this seed and eat it. It will take two hours for the seeds to germinate.
In the end the seed will feel like al dente pasta. Honey is good to add to freshly cooked quinoa if you want a nutritious breakfast. As far as prices go, a pound of the seeds will cost you $1.99 at Whole Foods.
Here is a link to a company that makes a quinoa cereal:
http://altiplanogold.com/index.htm
*I am in no way paid for advertisement of this product.
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