Hi tod @ s!
real Quinoa is a great unknown. It is similar to cereals but belongs to the same family as spinach and beets.
quinoa seeds have a high protein, vitamins C, E and B, and fiber, they also have essential fatty acids and high content of minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorus.
A very nutritious food, often used by vegetarians as a meat substitute for their high content of protein, also low in fat and very satiating making it ideal for diets, no cholesterol and contain no gluten suitable for coeliacs.
is widely used in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, but thanks to globalization, we can easily find in supermarkets in the area of \u200b\u200bdietetic products.
In recipes calling for rice can substitute quinoa, cooked in the same way. Can be used for sweet or savory recipes. To cooking liquid will use two measures of a quinoa and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
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salt - olive oil
- 1 zucchini
- 1 green pepper
- 1
carrot - 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tomato
- 1 leek
- strands saffron
- chopped chives
Prepared
Cut and chop vegetables. Peel and chop tomatoes. The braise with olive oil. Add the salt, saffron, and 2 cups water. When it starts to boil add the quinoa. We let cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes to eat ...!
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| sautéed vegetables |
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| quinoa |
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| almost cooked quinoa |
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| eat |
Bon appétit!
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