- It contains all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein and therefore an amazing addition to any vegan or vegetarian diet.
- It's a great source of iron, which is key in enabling blood to carry oxygen around the body.
- It has almost twice as much fibre as other grains, this helps aid digestion, while helping to reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol.
- It is full of magnesium and manganese, anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
Here are the few of my favorite Quinoa recipes:
Roasted Butternut & pine nut Quinoa
Warming in winter, sweet from the butternut, perfect served with guacamole.
Quinoa & Kale Patties
Quinoa Porridge with Blueberries and Pecans
Asian Quinoa Salad
A superfood salad including red cabbage, edamame, carrots, red pepper, cucumbers, coriander and a soy(GF obv.) /chili dressing.
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Start cooking with quinoa now! Go to my post on cooking quinoa to learn how to cook it perfectly, and don't forget to have fun and play around.
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