Cooking with Quinoa for Dummies - by Cheryl Forberg (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Touted as "the gold of the Incas", quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has many health benefits. It is high in both protein and fiber, gluten-free, and has been known to help those with cardiovascular health problems, as well as people who suffer from migraine headaches. Research also shows that the nutritional composition of quinoa is important in fighting breast cancer, especially in post-menopausal women. It is a great gluten alternative, and provides complete protein in vegetarian or vegan dishes. Not only does it have all of these phenomenal health qualities, quinoa is also delicious and extremely versatile!

Quinoa can be made into a breakfast porridge, stuffed into a wrap for lunch, combined with vegetables for a hearty salad, rolled with spices and breadcrumbs to make a delicious burger, and added to an assortment of cakes and breads for an extra protein punch. Cooking with Quinoa for Dummies shows you how you can easily incorporate quinoa into each and every one of your meals and snacks.

• Offers over 140 gluten-free recipes for incorporating quinoa into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts
• Explains the health benefits and disease-fighting power of this superfood
• Provides the 4-1-1 on how quinoa can help you lose those unwanted pounds
• Includes a 16 page color insert with beautiful photos of gluten-free quinoa-packed meals

Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies shows you how to use this hot new superfood in all your favourite dishes!

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Create over 140 scrumptious gluten-free recipes with quinoa
• Pair flavorful and healthy foods
• Appreciate the nutritional benefits of quinoa

Over 140 recipes starring quinoa --gluten-free, protein-packed, nutritious and delicious!

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has many health benefits. It is high in fiber, and is a great gluten-free alternative. It is rich in B vitamins, zinc, magnesium, and iron. Plus, it provides complete protein in vegetarian or vegan dishes. Not only does it have all of these phenomenal health qualities (and more), quinoa is also delicious and extremely versatile. Quinoa can be made into a breakfast porridge, stuffed into a wrap for lunch, combined with vegetables for a hearty salad, rolled with spices to make a delicious burger, and added to an assortment of cakes and breads for an extra protein punch. With over 140 recipes, Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies shows you how to incorporate quinoa into your healthy lifestyle.

• Find your favorite -- discover the different kinds of quinoa
• Ride the quinoa rails -- learn about other quinoa products, such as quinoa flour, quinoa flakes, and quinoa pastas
• Get cooking -- create over 140 nutritious and easy recipes for any meal of the day, from breakfast to dinner, salad to dessert

Open the book and find:

• How to choose among the different types of quinoa
• Recipes with flavors from around the world and your own backyard
• Substitutions and suggestions for making recipes vegetarian and vegan
• How to make kid-friendly meals with quinoa
• Easy ways to substitute quinoa for other ingredients
• Tips, hints, strategies, and secrets for creating scrumptious recipes with quinoa
• Mouthwatering colorful photos of quinoa-packed dishes

About the Author

Cheryl Forberg's work as the nutritionist for the NBC show The Biggest Loser is viewed by millions. A James Beard Award-winning chef and New York Times bestselling author, Cheryl is the go-to source for healthy cooking, from soup to nuts -- literally. She delivers expertise in all she does -- whether as an inventive chef or a trusted nutrition advisor.