Quinoa-Toasted

From: Chohertz

On Oct 17, 2009

This is a must do everytime for quinoa.

From: MNLisaB

On Oct 9, 2009

After reading so much about the health benefits, I wanted to try this new "grain" and am very glad I found this prep recipe. The reviews of this recipe were helpful for me to see how important the extra rinsing would be prior to the toasting. This is a solid, basic recipe, will make again.

From: Deborahrah

On Sep 11, 2007

I love Quinoa, but never thought to toast it. One suggestion though. When you are rinsing the quinoa, save the rinse water. Pour it into a spray bottle and you have an organic liquid that repells insects. Use it on your vegetable plants. I wouldn't recommend using it on culinary herbs though as it could affect the taste. The coating of the quinoa, saponin, a resin-like substance is extremely bitter and forms a soapy solution in water.

From: neona503

On Sep 14, 2007

the best! you'll swear you added butter or chicken broth because the flavor is so rich and complex.... it should be noted that to cook the quinoa you should use two cups water to one cup quinoa. add salt to the boiling water. simmer with lid on for twenty minutes. remove lid and remove from heat, let cool for five minutes. could not be more simple or delicious!