Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-whah)
Nutritional info...
* high energy grain
*easy to digest
*high in iron
*highest protein levels of any gain (16%),
*complete protein
*high in lysine
*one cup = 222 calories
*one cup of cooked quinoa has as much calcium as one quart of milk
How to cook...
Two ways.
#1. Mix 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water or broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the quinoa is tender and opaque with a little eye in the center, about 12 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
#2. Cook like pasta, adding quinoa after the water is at a rolling boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until it is opaque and has unraveled.
Be sure to let your children watch, the tiny grains with unravel and will look like they have tails.
How to eat...
Substitute for rice, couscous or millet. It can be used freely in salty and savory dishes or in sweet 'rice puddings'. I am anxious to try it this summer with fresh tomatoes, peppers and onions.

If you try it let me know. I'd love to hear how you used Quinoa.