Uses for Quinoa

[Catrin]

You can use it like rice, it is quite great and a complete protein. The trick is to WASH it. And Wash it. And wash it some more. Did I say wash it? It comes with a soapy-like exterior that can become bitter if it is not removed - so wash it some more

This really is a great grain - I think that some don't care for it because it wasn't washed enough and it was bitter. I understand that soap-like exterior fends off insects in the wild - I can see why

I've used it like a pilaf and in assorted ethnic dishes. It may be the only grain that is a complete protein, though there may be others I've not run across.