Quinoa is a grain crop that has been cultivated for 3000 years before the Spanish conquistadors invaded the New World. Unfortunately, they did not appreciate its merits. The ships were mainly loaded with potatoes and corn, one of the main American foods that Europeans consumed at the time. Unlike refined flours and rice, quinoa contains twice the protein as well as unsaturated fats, B vitamins and many minerals.
After the interest shown and numerous studies in universities in the USA, it has been proven that quinoa contains all the amino acids necessary to build muscle fibers.
If you are still hesitant to try quinoa, we will add that it does not need pesticides and fertilizers to be successfully grown. It is prepared extremely easily by pouring it into boiling s alted water and leaving it for 20 minutes Drained and cooled can be added to salads, soups, side dishes, etc. It can be also used to make desserts.
Besides being very he althy, quinoa also tastes like rice, but with a finer texture. Make an exotic salad by adding cucumbers, olives, cheese slices, olive oil and lemon juice to a bowl of chilled quinoa. Bon appetit!
