Today, January 16, I’m reminding you of over 10 Gluten-Free Quinoa Recipes right here on gfe because it’s National Quinoa Day. Here you will find an assortment of recipes from breakfast treats to main dishes to side dishes to desserts.
If you’re not familiar with quinoa, it’s what’s known as a pseudocereal “grain” and it’s gluten free (as long as it’s free of gluten cross contact of course). Pseudocereal grains are seeds that are prepared and eaten similarly to grains. (Some other examples of pseudocereal grains include buckwheat and amaranth.)
Quinoa originated in the Andes region of South America. Today it is grown in more than 70 countries in high-altitude regions, including the United States (primarily in Idaho).
Many applaud quinoa as a super food, in part because of its high protein content. However, some in the paleo community still consider it to have the same negative health effects as they say traditional grains have, gluten free or not. It’s an interesting discussion and some who eat grain free have shared with me that they do better avoiding quinoa as well. Always use the ingredients that work for you personally and seek out the guidance of your personal healthcare professionals of course.
Quinoa not only comes in its seed form but you can also buy and use quinoa flour and quinoa flakes.
I do really enjoy quinoa from time to time. Usually in one of these recipes!
~ Flourless Gluten-Free Chocolate Quinoa Cake
Flourless Gluten-Free Chocolate Quinoa Cake
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