Golden Tumeric Quinoa
Quinoa is complete protein, meaning that it contains all 9 of the essential amino acids that humans must obtain from their food. Most plant based foods only contain a few on the 9 which is why you regularly see beans and rice paired toegther. A wonderful gluten free side dish or addition to a salad.
Gluten free, vegan option
NOTES:
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You can use other spices, but for anti-inflammatory quinoa ensure turmeric, black pepper and oil are used. Turmeric becomes more bioavailable in the body if paired with a phospholipid such as ghee and coconut oil. Piperine is the key constituent in black pepper which activates the anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin found in turmeric.
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup quinoa
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2 cups cold water
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1 tsp tumeric
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black pepper (as much as you like)
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1 tsp of ghee (or coconut oil for vegans)
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salt to taste
METHOD
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Place all ingredients into a saucepan and cook on high heat until boiling (covered)
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Stir mixture to make sure that the ghee/oil has been mixed through the quinoa
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Turn heat down to low and cover with lid. Cook for 14 minutes. Do not remove lid as yet.
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Turn off heat and leave to stand for 5 mins with lid on to ensure steam doesn't escape, this is what makes the quinoa fluffy.