La Quinoa It is a very nutritious food with many benefits: it is gluten-free, also suitable for people with gluten intolerance such as celiacsIt is low in calories and rich in iron and protein. Very useful for heart and muscle health, it is rich in fiber, protein, magnesium, vitamin C and vitamin E. Perfect for use in athletes' diets, it contains a large amount of methionine, amino acid which helps insulin metabolism.
Native to South America, it is often considered a cereal: nothing could be more wrong. The quinoa plant is closer to spinach and beets than to cereals, being from the same grass family. There are different qualities of quinoa and different colors: white, black and red They are the most common, and are usually eaten boiled and seasoned like rice. The Incas called it the "Mother of all seeds."
Quinoa soup
Quinoa soup is one way to enjoy this seed, which looks like a grain but actually belongs to the spinach family. Making the soup is very simple and allows you to recycle small vegetable leftovers in the refrigerator. Adding mushrooms is a guaranteed success.
Quinoa with chickpeas and rice
A hearty, cheerful dish, gluten-free and free of animal products, suitable for the whole family. Perfect for summer, served cold, perhaps during a cocktail hour on the terrace, it combines the benefits of quinoa with those of legumes and grains. The finishing touch? A sprinkle of ginger.
Quinoa soup
As a pseudo-cereal, thus treating it similarly to barley, Quinoa can be used to prepare soups, broths, meatballs and as a side dish with vegetables.In this delicious variation we prepare it with courgettes, peas and spring onion.
Quinoa Burgers
Quinoa burgers are delicious, gluten-free, and made with legumes and quinoa, perfect for family and friends. Perfect for vegans, they're a great alternative to animal protein.
Quinoa meatballs
The same goes for meatballs: delicious, appetizing, suitable for celiacs, vegans, and vegetarians, without losing the characteristic deliciousness of meatballs. Delicate and perfect for an alternative main course, they're fantastic with a cheese sauce or chickpea hummus.
Baked Quinoa
A very simple yet unique and flavorful dish, it can be enjoyed both as a side dish and as a main dish, perfect for lunch in the warmer months, to fill up on vitamins and minerals thanks to the avocado and peppers.
Quinoa with vegetables
Why not make some delicious vegetable rolls with quinoa? They're so delicious, you can even solve the "vegetable problem" for kids. Plus, they're vegetarian, low-calorie, suitable for those on a high-protein diet, and, above all, healthy and delicious. Of course, the vegan version is just as easy to make by replacing the Gruyère with other vegetables of your choice.
Quinoa with fish
Whether served as a salad, a casserole, or as meatballs, quinoa is a surefire pairing with fish: tuna, salmon, shrimp, swordfish, or even oily fish. The recipes are delicious and incredibly simple, and the citrus juice adds a touch of class.
Quinoa Salad
A dish with a spring-like flavor and aroma, simple and quick to prepare, perfect for staying fit and healthy. It's also ideal for office lunches and, with the arrival of warmer weather, for many fun picnics in the park. Before you begin, however, Remember to wash the quinoa well and soak it to completely eliminate the saponin., a bitter-tasting substance that is toxic to our bodies.
Quinoa Cookies
If you've never considered using this ingredient in desserts, here's a simple and delicious way to make a delicious treat that's perfect for any time of day: from breakfast, dipped in milk, to after-dinner. The recipe for quinoa cookies with chocolate chips can be adapted for a vegan diet by replacing the cow's milk with almond milk, the egg with a mashed ripe apple, and the dairy butter with plant-based butter.
Butterless Chocolate Quinoa Cake
A very delicious recipe to enjoy quinoa that will be appreciated by the whole family: the chocolate quinoa cake has a delicate flavour and can be filled as desired with hazelnut cream.
Ingredients
- 220g of quinoa
- 80 grams of dark chocolate
- 120 g of raw sugar
- 20 grams of cocoa powder
- 3 eggs
- 200 g cheese
- 1 packet of yeast
Method
- Boil the quinoa for 10 minutes in 500 ml of unsalted water. Once cooked, turn off the heat and let it rest for another 10 minutes.
- Turn the oven on to 180° so that it is at temperature when the process is finished
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie with the sugar.
- When it is ready, combine the quinoa and chocolate in a large bowl, add the eggs, ricotta and bitter cocoa and mix the ingredients until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
- Add the yeast and line a 24cm springform pan with baking paper soaked in water and squeezed out.
- Pour the mixture into the cake pan and bake for about 30 minutes
- Before taking the cake out, test with a toothpick and if it doesn't come out dry, continue cooking for another five minutes.
- Once ready, let them cool, remove the springform pan and sprinkle with icing sugar.
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