Delicious, Nutritious Vegetarian Quinoa Recipes & Tips

Savvy Vegetarian Loves Quinoa

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We got to know quinoa a couple of years ago, and have become excessively fond of this delicious nutritious not-quite-grain. And we're not the only ones! Lately quinoa recipes have been clamoring for more attention, so we've created a separate quinoa recipe directory on Savvy Veg.

Quinoa has a nutty flavor and a pleasing texture similar to rice. It's a good source of vegetarian protein, vitamins and minerals - iron, magnesium, Vit E, potassium, amino acids, and fiber. Unlike wheat or rice, quinoa is a good source of lysine. Quinoa is also gluten free, and has more fat than most grains.

Helpful Quinoa Tips:

• Quinoa has high oil content, so should be stored in the fridge or freezer to avoid becoming rancid
• Quinoa is coated with saponin, which will give it a bitter taste unless you rinse it very thoroughly. Those tiny flaky bits in the rinse water are the saponin.
• It's better to soak quinoa 15 min - 1/2 hour before cooking, to loosen the saponin, but if you don't have much time, try five minutes and an extra rinse or two.
• Because of its high protein and fat content, quinoa is a satisfying meal with a few nuts and veggies added. Check out the recipes below

Vegetarian and Vegan (Printable!) Quinoa Recipes

• Basic Quinoa
• Cranberry Almond Quinoa
• Quinoa Black Bean Salad (vegan)
• Quinoa (keen-wah) Pilaf (vegan)
• Quinoa Carrot Zucchini Casserole (vegan)
• Quinoa (keen-wah) Salad (vegan)

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