Not that there’s anything wrong with them. But here is something new to try. Quinoa is a whole grain that is grown at high altitude, in the Andes. I found it during my last shopping trip to Sam’s Club. You thought I was going to say Whole Foods, huh? Well, I’d bet money that they have it there too.
Tru Roots Quinoa package.
Quinoa is prepared similarly to rice with boiling water or broth. In fact, it can be cooked in a rice cooker, if you have one. When cooked it has a nutty flavor and a bit of a crunchy, yet chew texture. The appearance will be translucent individual grains and the germ will be obviously visible.
Nutritionally, quinoa has a low glycemic index. It is gluten-free. It provides all eight essential amino acids. It has 5 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbs and 3 grams of unsaturated fat in a 1/2 cup serving (cooked).
The first time I prepared it with lightly salted boiling water. I put a sprinkle of cheddar cheese on it.
Here is a source for some recipes and more recipes.
