Quinoa, 500g / 1kg

Quinoa is a true superfood with which you can prepare delicious and healthy recipes

Quinoa is rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants and all nine essential amino acids, making it one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. Besides being a delicious and versatile addition to both savory and sweet dishes, quinoa is a nutritional powerhouse that has earned its place of honor among whole grains.
There are many options for preparing cooked quinoa. It can be used for any meal, including breakfast, and works well in soups, stews, salads or casseroles. It can easily replace other grains in recipes, making it a versatile and delicious dietary supplement.

Types of quinoa

Quinoa is an ancient grain native to South America. Historical evidence indicates that it began to be consumed by people in Bolivia and Peru between 3000 and 5000 BC. Quinoa grows in tall, fluffy, cloud-like clusters resembling candy and thrives in environments where temperatures do not exceed 32°C.

The main types of quinoa you'll see on the market today are white, red, and black varieties, which can be combined to create tricolor or rainbow quinoa blends. While each of these types of quinoa will have slightly different flavor notes, you can generally expect quinoa to bring a mild, slightly nutty flavor to your recipes.

White Quinoa – White quinoa has a fluffy texture after cooking and is closer in texture to rice.
Red quinoa - retains more of its shape and color after cooking. Red quinoa also has a more intense flavor and fresher texture than white quinoa.
Black Quinoa – With a crunchier and sweeter taste than the previous two options, black quinoa is more of an acquired taste.

Quinoa recipes and cooking

Rinse well. Boil for about 20 minutes, on low heat, in a ratio of 1 part quinoa : 2 parts water.
If soaked for a few hours in water, quinoa can be eaten raw.
Use for salads, soups, entrees, desserts, side dishes, and more.

Composition
Quinoa white seeds (Quinoa white, seeds).

Gluten free.