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Quinoa [keen-wah]

The Incas swore by it, but then they practised human sacrifice so their preferences ought to be taken with a pinch of salt. Quinoa isn’t a grain (it's a pseudocereal) but can be treated as such. Cook a little like rice – i.e. in simmering water, covered, for about 15 minutes. It’s handy for bulking up a salad and is packed full of just about everything healthy and righteous, so maybe the Incas got this one right.

 

Quinoa recipes

Spiced roast chicken with quinoa tabouleh

This chicken recipe is low fat, low GI, and rich in protein, making this dish healthy, nutritious and delicious!

Prawn and avocado quinoa salad

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a tiny round grain from South America. This low-cal dish is bursting with healthy fats.

Roast chicken with autumn fruits and quinoa

This is comfort food at its best – a roast with sweet fruit tucked around it. You could use other fruits such as figs or plums, and bulgur wheat or brown rice instead of quinoa.

Roasted red pepper, squid and quinoa salad

This dish is a simple and inventive way of serving a healthy, but filling salad.

Sausage and herb stuffed aubergines recipe

Watching the pennies? This recipe uses sausage meat instead of mince for a cheap alternative.

 

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