How to Cook Quinoa?

Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal originating from South America.

Very rich in protein, it can be paired with vegetables or grains.

The Different Varieties of Quinoa

- The white quinoa, the most classic, which is also starting to be cultivated in France (White quinoa France), has a very soft texture.

- The red quinoa, which has a more robust flavor and firmer grain, holds up better during cooking and is perfect in salads.

- The black quinoa, which has a caviar-like color that it retains during cooking, smaller grains, and a more earthy aroma.

While black quinoa is much richer in lithium (supposed to have anti-depressive properties), its nutritional properties are, more or less, the same as its cousins.

The main differences will be in texture (grain size and firmness) and taste (more or less pronounced) between the different varieties. To combine these differences, you can try the Trio de quinoa Sabarot.

Cooking Quinoa

To cook quinoa, it's very simple. Just rinse it thoroughly with cold water, then immerse it for 10 minutes in boiling salted water. Find our quinoa cooking tips here!

Once cooked, quinoa can be eaten in salads, as a side dish for your meats, fish, or as a replacement for the latter if accompanied by grains and vegetables. You can also use it in desserts, for breakfast, or with fresh and dried fruits, and a bit of yogurt. For a more original version of quinoa, discover it as quinoa pop.

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