Quinoa

E quinoa grain like crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal because it actually belongs to the family (to which also belong spinach and beet) and not to the family Poaceae and is one of the plants with high nutritional value.

Cinema is the best cereal, mostly because of the high content of essential amino acids, high protein balance, the lack of gluten and is ideal for those who are allergic to it.
In film contains all 8 essential amino acids needed by the body, as well as carbohydrates, fats, some vitamins, minerals, iron, calcium and magnesium. Quinoa seeds of the plant are rich in protein - 16,2%. Some varieties of quinoa contain over 20% protein. Besides protein quinoa seeds are a valuable source of starch, sugars, minerals, vitamins, fiber. Cup dry quinoa contains 318 calories.
Usage of Quinoa:

The berries should be washed thoroughly under running water. Boiled like rice - pour water in the ratio 1:2 and after the water boil, leave on low heat for 15-20 minutes. When cooking quinoa increases its capacity four times, in the middle of the grain becomes transparent, and around it there is a small circle. All recipes with rice, couscous or bulgur can be made with quinoa.