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Quinoa

Quinoa. quinoa. Introduction. Amino acid-rich(protein) seeds of plant Is a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. Different types of varieties; the most popular one is yellow. Individual concern. It is not allergic food. Nutrition profile

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Quinoa

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  1. Quinoa

  2. quinoa

  3. Introduction • Amino acid-rich(protein) seeds of plant • Is a relative of leafy green vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard. • Different types of varieties; the most popular one is yellow.

  4. Individual concern • It is not allergic food. • Nutrition profile • Good source of magnesium, phosphorous, fibre and enzyme. • Good choice of vegans who are concerned about protein.

  5. Knowledge about organic food • Organic food are free from hormones and antibiotics

  6. 9 things you should know about quinoa • It is delicious -Excellent taste, quality, gluten free • Healthy • Very easy to make • It is high in protein - a big positive for vegetarians

  7. Cont….. • Pretty good source of iron and fibre • Needs to be washed before use because it can contain a chemical called saponin • Most commercial organic quinoa is already washed • It comes in different forms • Like corn • Can be puffed • Like grain

  8. quinoa • It looks like a grain but actually it is a seed • Interesting texture • It is better if you cook it • It is becoming more rarely available • Supermarket and healthy store

  9. Quinoa stuffing Recipe • It has all the same flavors and ingredients as a traditional stuffing, and it will still fill your kitchen with that lovely Thanksgiving smell, but this stuffing recipe is made with quinoa and just a couple of pieces of bread for a healthier, high-protein meatless stuffing.

  10. Quinoa stuffing Recipe Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa Recipe Serves 4 • 1 cup organic 1% low fat milk • 1 cup water • 1 cup organic quinoa, (note: rinse quinoa) • 2 cups fresh blackberries, organic preferred • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted* • 4 teaspoons organic agave nectar, such as Madhava brand

  11. Quinoa stuffing Recipe • I used a red quinoa here, but you can use whatever kind you like, white/buff colored seems to be the most common. • Also, a few notes and tips from the book: • Low-fat soy milk may replace the low-fat milk • Blueberries may replace the blackberries • Dark honey may replace the agave nectar, and • Walnuts may replace the pecans.

  12. Quinoa stuffing Recipe • Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan • Bring to a boil over high heat • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed • Turn off heat; let it stand covered 5 minutes • Stir in blackberries and cinnamon • Transfer to four bowls and top with pecans • Drizzle 1 teaspoon agave nectar over each serving

  13. Quinoa stuffing Recipe • *While the quinoa cooks, roast the pecans in a 350F (180 C) degree toaster oven for 5 to 6 minutes or in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes

  14. Conclusion If you eat good, you look good and you can feel good… 

  15. Thank you for your attention Do you have any questions?

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