This is the nutrient content in 1 cup (185 grams) of cooked quinoa ( 2 ):. Protein: 8 grams. Fiber: 5 grams. Manganese: 58% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA).. Magnesium: 30% of the RDA. Phosphorus: 28% of the RDA. Folate: 19% of the RDA. Copper: 18% of the RDA. Iron: 15% of the RDA. Zinc: 13% of the RDA. Potassium 9% of the RDA., and more items.
This begs the question “Where does quinoa originate?”
Here is what I stumbled across. quinoa ( Chenopodium quinoa) growing in a field in the Bolivian Altiplano region. Quinoa is endemic to the Andes highlands and ranges from Colombia to northern Argentina to southern Chile. An ancient crop, the species is thought to have been independently domesticated multiple times throughout its range some 3,000–5,000 years ago.
Like many of the ancient grains, quinoa slipped into obscurity in 1532 with the arrival of the Spanish. Explorer Francisco Pizarro, in his resolve to destroy Incan culture, had quinoa fields destroyed. Only small amounts survived high in the mountains. That all changed in the 1970’s when quinoa was reintroduced to us in the modern world.
Is quinoa a herbaceous plant?
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; / ˈkiːnwɑː / or / kɪˈnoʊ.ə /, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa) is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains.
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; (/ˈkiːnwɑː/ or /kɪˈnoʊ.ə/, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa) is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a grain crop primarily for its edible seeds.
How can I make quinoa taste good?
First up, we have Spanish Quinoa! Our second way to flavor quinoa is arguably my favorite. Third, on our list is a more Asian-inspired dish that uses ginger and miso. Mexican quinoa, lemon turmeric quinoa, or italian quinoa are a few additional ideas to keep in mind.
Quinoa is technically a seed that is prepared and eaten similarly to a grain. It tastes amazing, it is high in protein, and it is gluten-free. Quinoa is actually good for you because it contains twice as much fiber as other grains; it also contains iron, lysine, and magnesium. Magnesium is known to reduce type 2 diabetes by promoting a healthy blood sugar, lysine is essential for tissue growth.