Quinoa and its benefits (Image courtesy: iStock) Is quinoa a grain or a seed? You might have cooked it just like any other grain, but in reality, it is a grain and cooked just like rice. Are there just 3 types of quinoa? Well, according to the Whole Grains […]
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- Is quinoa a grain or a seed?
You might have cooked it just like any other grain, but in reality, it is a grain and cooked just like rice. - Are there just 3 types of quinoa?
Well, according to the Whole Grains Council, there are about 120 types of quinoa. However, the most commercialized types are white, red, and black quinoa. - How much protein is there in 1 cup of quinoa?
You would be surprised to know that there are 8-9 grams of protein in just 1 cup of cooked quinoa. - Is it okay to eat quinoa every day?
As much it may sound boring, quinoa is definitely one of the healthiest foods you can eat every day as it has a good amount of nutrition in it. You can easily replace it with 1 cup of rice or 2 chapatis. - What is the best way to cook quinoa?
The best way to cook quinoa is to first rinse it well in enough water. The reason for the same is that it has a bitter covering called saponin, which must be washed away. Also, when cooking quinoa, make sure that you double the water and cook for 10-15 minutes without covering. Afterwards, just take it off the heat and set it aside for 10 minutes so that it can absorb the water and get fluffy.
