Description
What is Quinoa?
Pronounced “Keen-Wah,” this protein grain contains amion acid, and is particularly rich in lysine which promotes healthy tissue growth throughout the body. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, posassium, and Fiber. It looks a bit like couscous and is as versatile as rice, but Quinoa has a richer nuttier flavor than either of them.
How to Use Quinoa
Quinoa seeds have a naturally bitter coating to deter birds that must be soaked off before preparing. But Baron’s Quinoa comes already pre-soaked!
How to Cook Quinoa:
Boil 2 cups water in a small saucepan, add ½ tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oil and a half teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of Baron’s Quinoa, mix. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely. Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving. :
Quinoa can also be eaten on its own as a side aside dish with a bit of butter or oil salt and pepper or other seasoning. It also makes a great breakfast dish mixed with dried fruit, cinnamon, milk and maple syrup or honey. Pair with chili stir-fries beans or curries, quinoa is a healthy substitute for rice, and it also makes a tasty pilaf. As a main course use it to make meat-free burgers mix it into stews or toss it into salads. Quinoa work as a baking grain as well, and makes for delicious and nutritious breads and muffins.
✔ Good Source of Fiber✔ Cholesterol Free✔ No Preservatives✔ No Artificial Colors or Flavors✔ Trans Fat Free✔ Non GMO✔ Dairy Free✔ Lactose Free✔ Palm Oil FreeIngredients: 100% QuinoaKosher Parve for Passover (Kitniyot) and all year around Supervised by OU and R’ Ovadya Yosef
Features
- Quinoa has a higher protein content than any other grain
- Cholesterol free - High in dietary fiber - Gluten free - Whole grain
- All natural protein packed super food - Cooks in 15 minutes
- Certified kosher Parve under supervision of OU - Kosher for Passover