Quinoa at a glance
Quinoa is a plant species of the goosefoot genus, which is a grain plant whose seeds are edible. This plant has been consumed since thousands of years ago because it is believed to have many health benefits.
Quinoa is known as one of the plant foods that are considered to contain complete proteins. In fact, the protein in quinoa is higher when compared to other seed products such as rice and wheat. Not only that, quino is also rich in fiber, and contains important minerals and vitamins that are needed by the body.
Quinoa comes in several types of colors, some are white / ivory, red / purple, or brown / black. However, quinoa which is widely circulated in Indonesia is usually white and red quinoa.
Easy and delicious quinoa recipe
Here are three delicious and healthy recipes for quinoa that can be your reference for a breakfast or dinner menu with family.
1. Quinoa bowl banana coconut recipe
material
- 250 grams of quinoa
- 250 ml of water
- 150 ml of thick coconut milk
- 2 tsp honey (you can also use other sweeteners according to taste)
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
- Vanilla or plain yogurt (flavor variants according to taste)
- 1 banana
- Almonds (according to taste)
How to make
Prepare a small pan. Put quinoa, coconut milk, honey and cinnamon powder. Stir until evenly distributed. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the water shrinks.
Once cooked, place quinoa in a container. Let stand or wind briefly at room temperature for 3-5 minutes.
Add yogurt, banana and almond topping on top.
Banana coconut quinoa bowl is ready to be served.
2. Quinoa mushroom salad recipe
material
- 250 grams of quinoa
- 500 ml of water / chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 lemon, just take the juice
- 150 grams of button mushrooms that have been sliced
- ½ finely chopped onion
- Salt to taste
- Tomatoes that have been cut into cubes
- Zuchinni diced
- Diced carrots
- Diced Bengkoang
- Diced red and yellow peppers
- Finely chopped parsley leaves
How to make
Wash the quinoa thoroughly with running water, then drain.
Bring the broth or water to a boil. Then enter quinoa. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. After that lift and wind at room temperature.
Heat olive oil. Then saute onions, mushrooms, carrots, peppers, zuchinni, and tomatoes. Then season with salt to taste. After that, enter the lemon and bengkoang juice. Stir again until blended.
Turn off the heat and mix the stir-fry with the aerated quinoa.
Mushroom quinoa salad is ready to be served.
3. Quinoa fried rice recipe
material
- 250 grams of quina
- 500 ml of water / chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 red chilies finely sliced (to taste)
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 whipped egg (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
- 2 thin sliced meatballs
- Peas (many according to taste)
- Finely chopped leeks
How to make
Wash the quinoa thoroughly with running water, then drain.
Bring the broth or water to a boil. Then enter quinoa. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. After that lift and wind at room temperature.
Heat butter and saute garlic, onions and red chili. Then add carrots, peas, and meatballs. Saute until cooked and then put aside the edge of the pan. Still in the same pan, add the eggs and scramble and mix with the stir before.
Add quinoa and stir until well mixed with stir. Add salt, sweet soy sauce and chives. Then stir again and leave for a few minutes until all the herbs are fully absorbed.
Quinoa fried rice is ready to be served.
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