Although it looks like a seed, it is actually more of a cereal that is naturally gluten-free. It is very rich in protein and contains even 2x more fibre than other common cereals. In the kitchen, quinoa is a treasure! It is perfect as a stand-alone side dish instead of rice.
Quinoa is incredibly versatile with a combination of white, black, and red quinoa you can serve it alongside curries or tagines, or stir it through herbs, oil, lemon juice and roasted vegetables to make a great salad.
Water to Quinoa Ratio: Quinoa-to-water ratio is 2:1. (2 cups of water to 1 cup of quinoa)