71K views · 1K reactions | HOW TO COOK BASIC QUINOA Full recipe at www.recipe30.com A gluten free and healthier alternative to pasta or rice. Quinoa is a grain crop that originated in Peru. It's high in protein and has a pleasing nutty flavour. Great cold in salads or hot as a rice, pasta or couscous substitute. | Recipe30 | Facebook

Michael and Colin Dutcheshen of Northern Quinoa Corporation from Saskatoon, SK., and Neil Stranden a farmer near Outlook, SK. See the harvesting of a crop of Quinoa which is from the spinach family but is referred to as a pseudo cereal because of its versatility and it is also gluten free. The crop originated over 5,000 years ago in South America. It seems to grow well on well drained prairie soils and grows to maturity easily. At the time of our visit, Neil Stranden figures the crop pays him ju

Quinoa Salad. Quinoa is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. It is gluten-free and packed with nutrients like protein, zinc, fiber, folate, and antioxidants. How to cook it: Combine 2 cups of quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes more. Then, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. To make a salad: Add your cooked quinoa wit

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