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− | + | Preparing Quinoa For Breakfast<br><br><br><br>We in the west are being inspired to eat really a whole variety of foods that includes legumes, nuts, vegetables and whole grain products. While the most typical grains eaten in the western world are wheat, rice and corn, they generally aren't most commonly consumed in their most nutritious form. Think of white flour, white rice, and corn syrup: a [http://Search.Usa.gov/search?affiliate=usagov&query=slam+dunk slam dunk] nutritious, right?<br><br>I love serving quinoa with my personal favorite meat- chicken, both ingredients taste really good together. One simple recipe that I found is the quinoa chicken with garlic. To make this recipe you may need: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups chicken broth, 20 leaves fresh basil (chopped), 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts (cubed), 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion (diced), 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced), 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced), 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic and salt and pepper to taste.<br><br>Quinoa is not actually a grain, however, given it does not originate from grass. It is also more nutritious and much easier to digest than most grains. Quinoa has elevated levels of magnesium and iron and is also made up of between 12-18% protein with a balanced set of essential amino acids. It is gluten free and is also a good source of soluble fiber and phosphorus. On top of the nutritional value, it cooks very fast and it is really easy to prepare.<br><br>Instructions: First place the milk into a medium-sized pan, add water and [http://comprarquinoa.com.es comprar la quinoa] grain and produce to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes approx, or until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. Then stir in the chopped pecans and cinnamon. Transfer items in the pan to a serving dish, place either the blueberries or strawberries on top of the cooked quinoa and drip over the nectar. Voila...a simple yet extremely tasty breakfast recipe that literally takes minutes to prepare.<br><br>There is more than one way to prepare with quinoa, but hot liquid cooking is the most widely used technique. When cooked in water, quinoa seeds swell to 3 or 4 times the uncooked seed size. Cooked seeds become tender and show an al dente texture. Some love to toast the seeds before water cooking to improve a pleasantly nutty, roasted flavor. |
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Preparing Quinoa For Breakfast
We in the west are being inspired to eat really a whole variety of foods that includes legumes, nuts, vegetables and whole grain products. While the most typical grains eaten in the western world are wheat, rice and corn, they generally aren't most commonly consumed in their most nutritious form. Think of white flour, white rice, and corn syrup: a slam dunk nutritious, right?
I love serving quinoa with my personal favorite meat- chicken, both ingredients taste really good together. One simple recipe that I found is the quinoa chicken with garlic. To make this recipe you may need: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups chicken broth, 20 leaves fresh basil (chopped), 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts (cubed), 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 onion (diced), 1 red bell pepper (seeded and diced), 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced), 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
Quinoa is not actually a grain, however, given it does not originate from grass. It is also more nutritious and much easier to digest than most grains. Quinoa has elevated levels of magnesium and iron and is also made up of between 12-18% protein with a balanced set of essential amino acids. It is gluten free and is also a good source of soluble fiber and phosphorus. On top of the nutritional value, it cooks very fast and it is really easy to prepare.
Instructions: First place the milk into a medium-sized pan, add water and comprar la quinoa grain and produce to the boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes approx, or until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid. Then stir in the chopped pecans and cinnamon. Transfer items in the pan to a serving dish, place either the blueberries or strawberries on top of the cooked quinoa and drip over the nectar. Voila...a simple yet extremely tasty breakfast recipe that literally takes minutes to prepare.
There is more than one way to prepare with quinoa, but hot liquid cooking is the most widely used technique. When cooked in water, quinoa seeds swell to 3 or 4 times the uncooked seed size. Cooked seeds become tender and show an al dente texture. Some love to toast the seeds before water cooking to improve a pleasantly nutty, roasted flavor.