Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. it is not a grass like wheat or rice. So, quinoa is gluten-free. It has low calories, is a rich source of Manganese and Phosphorus, a moderate source of fiber and folate and minerals in iron, zinc and magnesium.
Quinoa tastes similar to rice but it is not rice. It contains more fiber than rice. When I am on weight watch program, I usually use this menu to substitute of rice due to it has less calories and more vitamins.
Serve for 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Quinoa
- 2 cups of Filtered Water
- 1/2 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 clove of Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pinch of Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste
Preparation
- In a sauce pan, saute garlic and onion with olive oil at medium heat until the onion look golden brown.
- Added quinoa with water and stir for 2 minutes, then cover with a lid and let the quinoa cook for about 12 minutes or until the quinoa cooked.
