HOW TO MAKE QUINOA TASTE GOOD - TIPS & RECIPES

Everyone is trying to eat a little healthier these days and one great substitute for rice, bread, grains, and other less nutritious carbs is quinoa. It’s a popular health food that’s gluten-free and filled with amino acids, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can get calcium, potassium, B and E vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, and numerous antioxidants from quinoa! But how do you make quinoa taste good?

Totally plant-based, quinoa is actually a seed but it’s prepared and eaten like a cereal or grain. The Incas and other South American natives have been growing and eating it for thousands of years, but recently, it’s become a trendy superfood. There are tons of varieties but you’ll typically find white, red, or black quinoa in most large supermarkets and health food stores.

You can use quinoa anywhere you’d use a traditional grain like rice or barley. Substitute quinoa for lentils, corn, or even pasta. It can be eaten as a side dish, mixed into salads for texture and color, used as a bed for thick stews, or incorporated into casseroles to make them a bit healthier. Make Buddha bowls with quinoa and fresh vegetables for lunch or even add it to your breakfast porridge. Quinoa, it turns out, is actually very versatile.

The problem? Lots of people complain that quinoa tastes like cardboard… And if you don’t cook it using a little creativity, quinoa can be bland and boring. So how can you incorporate more of this superfood into your diet without sacrificing flavour? Here are our ideas and tips.