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Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies


Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies


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von: Cheryl Forberg

13,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 29.11.2012
ISBN/EAN: 9781118446898
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 360

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<b>140+ gluten-free recipes for adding quinoa to every meal and snack</b> <p>Touted as "the gold of the Incas", quinoa (pronounced <i>keen-wah</i>) 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!</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Offers over 140 gluten-free recipes for incorporating quinoa into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts</li> <li>Explains the health benefits and disease-fighting power of this superfood</li> <li>Provides the 4-1-1 on how quinoa can help you lose those unwanted pounds</li> <li>Includes a 16 page color insert with beautiful photos of gluten-free quinoa-packed meals</li> </ul> <p><i>Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies</i> shows you how to use this hot new superfood in all your favourite dishes!</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: From the Ancient Andes to the Modern Kitchen: Quinoa Basics 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Keen on Quinoa: An Introduction to Your New Favorite Food 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Funny Name, Serious Super Food: Nutrition Facts about Quinoa 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Quinoa’s Versatile Place at Your Table 37</p> <p>Chapter 4: Getting the Quinoa Kitchen in Gear 51</p> <p>Chapter 5: Quinoa Cooking 101 65</p> <p><b>Part II: Let’s Get It Started! Appetizers, Soups, and Salads 75</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Appetizing Quinoa Appetizers 77</p> <p>Chapter 7: Seriously Good — and Good for You — Salads 93</p> <p>Chapter 8: Souped Up Soups 115</p> <p><b>Part III: Mouthwatering Main Courses 131</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Starting Your Day Off Right: Breakfast Dishes 133</p> <p>Chapter 10: Breathtaking Brunches and Lunches 149</p> <p>Chapter 11: Seafood Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water 163</p> <p>Chapter 12: Delectable Poultry-Quinoa Combos 179</p> <p>Chapter 13: Heartier and Healthier Meaty Masterpieces 197</p> <p>Chapter 14: Recipes Vegans, Vegetarians, and Everyone Else Will Love 211</p> <p>Chapter 15: Kid-Friendly Favorites 239</p> <p><b>Part IV: Snacks, Desserts, and More 255</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Simple and Sensational Snacks 257</p> <p>Chapter 17: Desserts and Savory Baked Goods 271</p> <p>Chapter 18: Drinking Your Quinoa 285<br /> <br /> <b>Part V: The Part of TEns 293</b><br /> <br /> Chapter 19: Use Quinoa, Not That: Ten Quick Quinoa Swaps 295<br /> <br /> Chapter 20: Ten Reasons Quinoa Is a Nutrition Superstar 301<br /> <br /> Chapter 21: Ten Things You Probably Didn't Know about Quinoa 305<br /> <br /> Appendix A: Shopping Sources for Gluten-Free Quinoa Cooking 309<br /> <br /> Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 319<br /> <br /> Index 323</p>
<p><b>Cheryl Forberg's</b> work as the nutritionist for the NBC show <i>The Biggest Loser</i> is viewed by millions. A James Beard Award-winning chef and <i>New York Times</i> 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.</p>
<p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li>Create over 140 scrumptious gluten-free recipes with quinoa</li> <li>Pair flavorful and healthy foods</li> <li>Appreciate the nutritional benefits of quinoa</li> </ul> <p>Over 140 recipes starring quinoa —gluten-free, protein-packed, nutritious and delicious!</p> <p>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, <i>Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies</i> shows you how to incorporate quinoa into your healthy lifestyle.</p> <ul> <li>Find your favorite — discover the different kinds of quinoa</li> <li>Ride the quinoa rails — learn about other quinoa products, such as quinoa flour, quinoa flakes, and quinoa pastas</li> <li>Get cooking — create over 140 nutritious and easy recipes for any meal of the day, from breakfast to dinner, salad to dessert</li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li>How to choose among the different types of quinoa</li> <li>Recipes with flavors from around the world and your own backyard</li> <li>Substitutions and suggestions for making recipes vegetarian and vegan</li> <li>How to make kid-friendly meals with quinoa</li> <li>Easy ways to substitute quinoa for other ingredients</li> <li>Tips, hints, strategies, and secrets for creating scrumptious recipes with quinoa</li> <li>Mouthwatering colorful photos of quinoa-packed dishes</li> </ul>

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