What is quinoa? Definition of Quinoa
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What is quinoa?
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While quinoa is usually considered to be a whole grain, it is actually a seed, but can be
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prepared like whole grains such as rice or barley. Try a quinoa pilaf salad recipe, or serve
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a vegetable stir-fry over cooked quinoa instead of rice. Quinoa is my favorite whole grain
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for three reasons: First, it takes less time to cook than other whole grains – just 10 to
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15 minutes. Second, quinoa tastes great on its own, unlike other grains such as millet or teff.
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Add a bit of olive oil, sea salt and lemon juice and - yum! Finally, of all the whole grains, quinoa
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has the highest protein content, so it's perfect for vegetarians and vegans. Quinoa provides
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all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Quinoa is a gluten-free and
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cholesterol-free whole grain, is kosher for Passover, and is almost always organic.
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