Basic Quinoa

Often referred to as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed that, unlike most carbohydrates, can boast having complete protein as well as being rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Complete protein aside, it has... a similar nutrition profile to brown rice, but cooks fast, like white rice, so if you need a healthy carb to go along with a meal but don’t have time to make brown rice, try using quinoa instead. Quinoa is also delicious in grain salads like tabbouleh, for breakfast instead of oatmeal, and freezes well so can be cooked in batches and frozen for later use. For delicious easy recipes that use basic quinoa, click here.