Quinoa Recipes: The Ancient Superfood Cookbook

By Stacy Michaels

Quinoa is a highly nutritious food from South America that was once considered "the gold of the Incas." The Incas of South America considered quinoa sacred and used it in their rituals. They referred to it as 'chisaya mama' or mother of all grains, with the Inca emperor sowing the first seeds of the season using 'golden implements'. Quinoa is higher in amino acids and protein and can be easily substituted for almost any grain, as it is gluten free. Rich in proteins, iron, calcium, potassium, and copper, quinoa has been scientifically proven to help prevent type 2 diabetes, childhood asthma, heart diseases, gallstones and migraines. This book will provide you with some fundamentals about quinoa, including: 1) a brief overview of the history of quinoa and the Inca civilization; 2) why quinoa is considered a superfood; 3) the various types of quinoa; 4) how to buy and store bulk quinoa; 5) how to grow quinoa; 6) how to make homemade quinoa flour; and 7) how to properly cook quinoa. You will also get 50 delicious and mouthwatering recipes that will highlight the remarkable versatility of quinoa. With these recipes, you will be able to make breakfast, salads, soups, main course meals, and even desserts. So isn't it time that you discover the amazing health benefits of quinoa?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1490990844
• ISBN13: 9781490990842
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"