Basic Quinoa

Use this whole grain as a side dish instead of the usual rice, potatoes or pasta. 

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or low sodium broth

Bring water to a boil. 

Rinse quinoa in mesh strainer. 

Add quinoa to water, cover and simmer without peeking for 15 - 20 minutes.  Most of the water should be absorbed; if not cook 5 minutes longer and check again.

Let stand covered 5 minutes.  Serve. 

Note:  Look for Quinoa in the natural foods section of the grocery store or at a health food store.  There are 3 varieties - white, red, and black quinoa

Yield: 4 (1/2 cup) servings.

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 170     
FAT: 2g            SATURATED FAT: 0g
SODIUM: 10mg  
CARBOHYDRATE: 29g    
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg   
PROTEIN: 6g
FIBER: 3g

WeightWatchers Points:  3

Diabetic Exchange: 2 carbohydrate