Cooking quinoa is a great way to add nutrition to your diet!

Cooking quinoa is excellent if you are into healthy eating. Quinoa is treated like a grain in the kitchen, but this relative of beets and spinach is a seed.

Many experts have called quinoa a "superfood." Some nutritionists claim that if you were to limit your diet to just one food, this would be the thing! One of the main reasons is that quinoa is the only "grain" that is a complete protein. This means that it contains all eight amino acids that are important to our health. Of particular interest to vegetarians and vegans is that quinoa contains lysine, which plays an essential role in tissue repair. Because lysine is primarily found in animal protein, it can be difficult for vegetarians to get significant amounts of lysine from their diet.

Quinoa is rich in nutrients. It's a good source of calcium, riboflavin, B vitamins, magnesium, niacin, and thiamine. Plus, it's gluten-free and wheat-free, making it an excellent option for people with food allergies. Because the carbohydrates in quinoa burn slowly and contain vegetable protein, quinoa is ideal for cutting calories without starving.

Cooking quinoa is a straightforward process. It would be best if you rinsed the quinoa thoroughly before cooking it. I like to clean my quinoa with lukewarm water for at least 4 minutes. If I plan, I sometimes soak the quinoa for 30 minutes and then rinse it out for a minute or two. Rinsing the quinoa is essential. Otherwise, it will taste bitter.

You need one part quinoa for two parts liquid. You can use water, but the broth will add extra flavor. If you're cooking quinoa as a breakfast cereal, try making it with your favorite juice. Bring the liquid and quinoa to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for another 5 minutes. Sponge and serve!