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Quinoa Recipe – Quinoa Baked Potato
If you are in search of a healthy food to add to your diet, why not give quinoa a try? Light and fluffy this wholesome super food is a tasty way to boost the nutrition of about any dish! This versatile foot is a culinary chameleon of sorts; it is capable of blending in without standing out or serving as the centerpiece of a dish.
If you have never cooked quinoa before, there are a few things you will want to know before you get started. The number one quinoa cooking rule you need to remember is that quinoa must be well rinsed prior to cooking. To do this, place the quinoa in a fine metal strainer and rinse for three to four minutes, or until your water runs clear. The reason for rinsing is that the outside of quinoa is covered in a very bitter substance called saponin. It is so bitter and soap like that in ancient times people would rinse quinoa and reserve the water for bathing.
One of my favorite recipes for quinoa is this great stuffed baked potato recipe. Give it a try and you will see that eating healthier doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice taste!
Quinoa Baked Potato
4 medium baking potatoes
Olive oil spray
1/3 cup vegetable broth
¼ cup quinoa
1 cup milk
¼ cup melted butter
3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, sliced
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray washed potatoes with olive oil spray. Cook directly on the rack for one hour.
Meanwhile, bring vegetable broth and quinoa to a simmer over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
In a heavy saucepan, heat milk. Remove potatoes from oven. Cut lengthwise and scoop out potato flesh. Place in large bowl, mash and add in the milk and melted butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in broccoli, one cup of the cheddar cheese and quinoa.
Return mixture to potato skins. Stop with cheddar cheese and green onion. Bake for 10 minutes.
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Grain Quinoa, 26-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Grain Quinoa, 26-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)
- Case of four 26-ounce packages (104 total ounces)
- Made from pure organic quinoa
- An excellent source of protein, calcium, and iron
- Certified organic; a nutritious whole grain substitute for rice
- Made from South American-grown quinoa and packaged in Milwaukie, Oregon
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Grain Quinoa, 26-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)
The supergrain ancient food for today. 100% whole grain. Excellent source. Whole Grain Quinoa is the most nutritious of all grain. It’s high in fiber, a good source of Iron, and has all eight essential amino acids. So, it’s no wonder that it was a primary staple of the ancient Incas of South America. Quinoa has a delicate nutty flavor and is very easy to prepare, Widely versatile, it’s great by itself or in any recipe that calls for whole grain. Our Quinoa has been thoroughly rinsed and air dried to remove the naturally occurring bitter saponins, so it can be used without rinsing. USDA organic. Certified 100% organic by QAI. All natural. Bob’s Red Mill products labeled gluten free are batch tested in our quality control laboratory. We use an Elisa Gluten Assay test to determine if a product is gluten free. Quinoa is perfect for entrees, Elisa and salads calling for whole grains. It is light and delicious while being quick and easy to prepare. An ever-increasing number of people with food allergies find that organic Quinoa permits a more normal diet.
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