Quinoa

Uncooked Quinoa

Quinoa (keen-wah) is a complete plant-based protein, meaning it contains

all nine essential amino acids. It has a nutty flavor and is great on its own, or

you can use it to make yummy salads. My favorite is Quinoa with kale, black beans

and carrots. Quinoa is a quick-cooking grain. Simply place 1 cup uncooked

quinoa and 2 cups water in a rice cooker and you are good to go! Or, bring 2 cups 

of water to a boil. Add 1 cup quinoa, reduce heat to medium and cover with lid.

Continue to cook for 15 minutes. 

Nutrition Facts for 1 cup cooked quinoa:

Calories: 220

Fat: 3.5 g.

Sat Fat: 0

Carbohydrates: 39 g.

Fiber: 5 g.

Sodium: 12 mg.

Protein: 8 g.