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Steamed Quinoa
Ingredients
| 1/2 cup | quinoa | 90 g | |
| 1 cup | water | 250 mL | |
| 1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 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 (130 g)
|
Amount % Daily Value |
|
Calories 120 |
|
Fat 2 g 3 % |
|
Saturated
0.2 g
1 % |
|
Cholesterol 0 mg |
|
Sodium 10 mg 0 % |
|
Carbohydrate 22 g 7 % |
|
Fibre 2 g 9 % |
|
Sugars 0 g |
|
Net Carbs 20 g |
|
Protein 4 g |
|
Vitamin A 0 % |
|
Vitamin C 0 % |
|
Calcium 2 % |
|
Iron 22 % |
Claims
This recipe is :- Diet-related health claims :
- Artery-healthy
- Excellent source of :
- Magnesium, Manganese
- Good source of :
- Iron
- Source of :
- Copper, Fibre, Folacin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Zinc
- Low :
- Fat, Sodium
- Free :
- Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, Sugar, Trans Fat
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Starches | 1 ½ |
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Anonyme
2021-10-20T19:02:38+00:00 october 20, 2021 | 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.
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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)
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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.
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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | 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.
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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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