Quinoa

What is quinoa?

While quinoa is often use in place of grains, it is not a grain and is actually classified as a pseudo (false) cereal that is of a distant relative to spinach.

What are the health benefits of quinoa?

Antioxidant-rich quinoa is a Gluten Free plant Food that contains a rich source of Vitamins, Minerals and all of the 9 essential Amino Acids.

What does quinoa taste like?

Quinoa has a mild and slightly nutty flavour.

What can I use quinoa for?

Quinoa is extremely versatile and can be consumed as Porridge, in salads, stews & soups, or in taco's as a vegan alternative to meat. However most people choose to use quinoa in place of white rice as it offers 5 grams more dietary fibre and twice the amount of protein.

How to season quinoa?

You may wish to season quinoa with black Pepper, Salt, Turmeric or Cumin.