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Quinoa is glutenfree,
full of protein
and cooks fast!
It is a seed, not a
grain, and to protect
it from insects,
the
outside has naturally occurring
saponins,
which can be bitter.
Rinsing quinoa before
cooking removes
the bitter
taste.
Use a fine
mesh strainer and
cool water.
Simmer and
Steam Method
Bring 2 cups water to
a boil, add 1 cup
rinsed quinoa, stir,
cover and lower heat
to simmer.
After 15
minutes, remove
from heat,
cover top
of pot with a thin
dish towel and put
the lid back on.
Allow to steam for
5-10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and
serve.
Double the
recipe and use leftovers
in soups or
warm to eat like rice
or oatmeal.
To save
it for a salad, rinse
cooked quinoa and
drain well before
refrigerating in an
airtight container.
Copyright © 2013 Stefanie Samara Hamblen
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