Steamed Quinoa
Ingredients
| 1/2 cup | quinoa | 80 g | |
| 1 cup | water | 250 mL | |
| 1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.1 g |
Method
- Place the quinoa in a fine strainer and hold it under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- To cook, use two parts liquid to one part quinoa. Combine the liquid and quinoa with salt to taste in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the grains are translucent and the germ has spiralled out from each grain, about 15 minutes.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (130g)
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Amount % Daily Value |
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Calories 120 |
|
Fat 2 g 3 % |
|
Saturated
0.2 g 1 % |
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Cholesterol 0 mg |
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Sodium 10 mg 0 % |
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Carbohydrate 22 g 7 % |
|
Fibre 2 g 9 % |
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Sugars 0 g |
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Protein 4 g |
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Vitamin A % |
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Vitamin C % |
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Calcium 2 % |
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Iron 22 % |
Servings of Canada's Food Guide
1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
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Vegetables and Fruits : | 0 | serving |
|
Grain Products : | 1 ¾ | servings |
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Milk and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
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Meat and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
Claims
This recipe is :- Free :
- Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, Sugar, Trans Fat
- Low :
- Fat, Sodium
- Source of :
- Copper, Fibre, Folacin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Zinc
- Good source of :
- Iron
- Excellent source of :
- Magnesium, Manganese
- Diet-related health claims :
- Artery-healthy
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Starches | 1 ½ |
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Members' Reviews
imandolin
2012-03-29T23:42:47+00:00 march 29, 2012 | I would make this recipe againWow. How could I have went my whole life without this? It is a definite contender against any starch on my plate from now on! Hidden gem.
lafayette
2011-09-30T21:51:05+00:00 september 30, 2011 | I would make this recipe againThought it would be bland but is surprisingly good (not to mention nutritious)
gchef
2009-01-03T15:11:40+00:00 january 03, 2009 | I would make this recipe againmade it for my wife and we loved the nutty favour .It is just as easy as rice ! This sure is on my once a week list.
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january 03, 2009 | I would make this recipe againmade it for my wife and we loved the nutty favour .It is just as easy as rice ! This sure is on my once a week list.
imandolin
march 29, 2012 | I would make this recipe againWow. How could I have went my whole life without this? It is a definite contender against any starch on my plate from now on! Hidden gem.
lafayette
september 30, 2011 | I would make this recipe againThought it would be bland but is surprisingly good (not to mention nutritious)
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