Kitchen Tip: How To Cook Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has been given a lot of attention over the past few years. Have you tried it yet? While technically not a grain (quinoa is really a seed) it can be prepared as both a side dish and a main dish. (Side note, did you know there are 8 grams of protein in a cup of cooked quinoa?!) It is a healthier, higher protein substitute for the starchier rices and pastas.

I have some new quinoa recipes coming up on the blog in the near future and I decided that a quick how-to for basic quinoa would be a simple way to start.  Are you a fan of this nutty grain?

Already familiar with quinoa? Check out these great recipes for more ideas: Lemon Herb Quinoa, Mango Quinia Salad and the Unforgettable Chocolate Quinoa Cake. (Don't be a doubter, that cake is truly fantastic and the readers that have tried it have been just as impressed!)

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