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The Quinoa Cookbook: Nutrition Facts, Cooking Tips, and 116 Superfood Recipes for a Healthy Diet [Kindle Edition]

John Chatham
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You’ve read about quinoa’s myriad health benefits, noticed its migration on to menus, even learned how to correctly pronounce its name, and now the important part: How do you incorporate quinoa into your kitchen?

There’s little wonder why quinoa—a gluten-free, superfood rich in protein and antioxidants—has transformed from obscure ancient seed into modern culinary staple. While quinoa has become well known, what is lesser known is that the grain-like food, often referred to as the perfect protein, can be incorporated into practically any recipe from breakfast to dessert. Fortunately, that’s where The Quinoa Cookbook: Nutrition Facts, Cooking Tips, and 116 Superfood Recipes for a Healthy Diet enters the story.

IS IT DIFFICULT TO USE? One aspect of quinoa that you might not be aware of is that the superfood is easy to prepare. And The Quinoa Cookbook makes it even easier by offering cooking tips and over 100 simple recipes to help you cut down on gluten (or eliminate it completely), lose weight and incorporate quinoa into your everyday life.

The versatile quinoa can serve as the main ingredient in recipes such as the delicious Quinoa Risotto With Mushrooms and Thyme. At the same time it is a healthy substitute as demonstrated in the Flourless Chocolate Cake or Quinoa Porridge.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Quinoa contains all nine of the essential amino acids humans need to stay healthy

• Quinoa is a rich source of calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, B vitamins, vitamin E, copper, zinc and dietary fiber

• Quinoa promotes weight loss and is one of the only plants with protein; it is closely related to species such as beets and spinach

THE QUINOA COOKBOOK INCLUDES:

• Quinoa nutrition facts, cooking tips and a brief history of the ancient superfood

• 116 recipes that introduce quinoa into every meal of the day, and dessert too

• A “Bonus Section” containing a sample menu for both everyday dining and entertaining

• Recipes that incorporate quinoa into your favorite international dishes from Japan to Mexico

• A chapter dedicated to ensuring that you understand how to work with quinoa and achieve the tastiest results


Editorial Reviews

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"This book struck a nice balance for me. It had plenty of information on the benefits of quinoa, but you didn't need a PhD. to understand what they were talking about. And there were lots of recipes which didn't take 6 hours to make, but which I really enjoyed both making and eating." - Michael Griffin

"I have always been a fan of losing weight and staying healthy. But, it can be very expensive to eat out at vegan restaurants all of the time. I have been on a gluten free diet for about 4 months now. It has helped me out a lot." - Benjamin Perez

"I was very pleased with the details in the recipes, and the photos that accompanied many of them." - S. Coyne

About the Author

John Chatham started his career as a writer competing in short story competitions and writing for literary publications. During a stint in Asia, he began writing for economic publications and travel guides. He now lives in the Bay Area where he spends his time skiing, kickboxing, hiking with his dog Whiskey, and writing books on cooking, nutrition, fitness and business.

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  • File Size: 952 KB
  • Print Length: 186 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1623150078
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Rockridge University Press (May 27, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B008718TYS
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This cookbook makes it easy to eat healthy May 31, 2012
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I have always been a fan of losing weight and staying healthy. But, it can be very expensive to eat out at vegan restaurants all of the time. I have been on a gluten free diet for about 4 months now. It has helped me out a lot.

The reason I like this cookbook is because it has so many great recipes that you could use to maintain a healthy and gluten free diet. The recipes are great, it's like being on a gluten free diet without it tasting like a gluten free diet. There is so much variety to choose from, especially seafood. I'm not much of a cook, but I could definitely follow these recipes. I highly recommend!
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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Many recipes are NOT gluten free! July 15, 2012
By Mrs. V
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Though all of the recipes contain quinoa, a fantastic, gluten free food, this is NOT a gluten free cookbook! Many of the recipes call for all purpose flour or whole wheat flour which are not gluten free. They also use oats, stock, and soy sauce which can contain gluten depending on the brand. I am sure a savvy cook could make these changes, but if you are not familiar with gluten free cooking, proceed with caution.
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22 of 28 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading Subtitle July 15, 2012
By Awa
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While quinoa itself is gluten free , a fair number of recipes are not, containing bread flour, whole wheat, panko bread crumbs, etc. The author should have clearly labelled these recipes as containing gluten, or simply omitted the gluten free subtitle of the book. Author appears to have no knowledge about a gluten free diet. That said, some recipes actually sound good.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just a rice alternative June 1, 2012
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While quinoa may resemble rice in the way it looks and is prepared, it is a far more versatile food. This cookbook not only includes a basic history of quinoa and why it has become so popular, but also basic and advanced recipes. The book starts off with a handful of ways to prepare quinoa plain, and then jumps into full meal recipes. Bread, pancakes, creole salad, stuffed peppers, even oatmeal cookies are just a few ow the great recipes that fill this book. I was very pleased with the details in the recipes, and the photos that accompanied many of them. If you are looking to add a great new spread to your cooking skills, this book is sure to be a hit, for healthy eaters and unhealthy eaters alike.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring recipes though not all are gluten-free. July 15, 2012
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As other reviewers have mentioned, the subtitle is inaccurate. There are many recipes in the book that include all-purpose or bread flour.

The other thing that bothers me is that there is no nutritional information for the recipes. When recipes are presented as being 'healthy' I think they should be backed up with nutritional information.

Although there are only a handful of photographs, this e-cookbook is formatted VERY well and I didn't encounter any spelling or grammatical errors. Each recipe begins on its own page. I do wish that the table of contents, instead of grouping the recipes by categories, listed individual recipe titles.

I enjoyed the historical and nutritional information, although I already knew most of it. I was surprised that the author didn't include the pronunciation of the word. I'm over 50 and I didn't realize until a few years ago that it is pronounced KEEN-wah, not kwin-NO-ah. But maybe everybody else already knows this - lol! Another tip that I've learned about quinoa is that you can cook it in a rice-cooker just like you cook rice.

I liked the inclusion of roasted and pureed sweet potato and roasted butternut squash recipes, which are then added to several of the quinoa recipes. Those are two of my favorite things and so good for you. Some of the desserts sound kind of weird, but 'Chapter 9 - Going Global with Quinoa' with adaptions of various ethnic dishes using quinoa was particularly intriguing. The Mexican Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is definitely on my menu for this week, there are several Risotto recipes that sound delicious, and Curried Quinoa Salad with Mango sounds delightful.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quinoa and more! Fantastic inspiration!!! June 5, 2012
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This is not just a cookbook!

Quinoa is an interesting food which so few people know about or use. But it's great to cook with, and is such a great food that goes with so many dishes! This book talks about that food in depth, and I found that information fantastic!

The recipes are great and very appetizing, I can never get enough of quinoa recipes, such a great alternative to rice and couscous. The quinoa basic recipes are a great base of recipe to use with most meals, or variations of those basic recipes. I recommend this book to you if you care about what you and your family eats and you want a good range of recipes for breakfast lunch and dinner!

Great book!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I'll admit that it's been a while since I've actually looked at a recipe & done much home cooking. A fast-paced work schedule, busy family, and all we do has kept me in more than a few fast food drive-thru lanes. My waistline bears the proof quite noticeably. So when I decided to get healthier, cook more meals at home, and really take back control of my relationship with food, this is one of the first books I discovered.

There are plenty of other resources that I could have used to give me 'quick and easy family recipes' to cook. But I wanted a book that really focused on eating healthier. I wanted to focus on food / foods that were versatile and that can be cooked / served / prepared in many different dishes, without boredom or burn-out. Quinoa *IS* the food I want, and 'The Quinoa Cookbook' is the book I need to help get me to a healthier place.

The author not only give you recipes (and there are A LOT of them), but you also get a sense of the history and the cultural influences of both the crop and the crop producer over time. Food does have a story to tell us. And the tale of Quinoa is ancient, timeless, and enduring.

I'm a foodie, trying to be on the good side of the dietary scale. Following the recipes & perspective in this book will certainly help me get there.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Just Learning About Quinoa?
If you are just learning about quinoa, this book is a good one to get you started. It includes history, preparation and cooking tips and many basic recipes to get you going. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Laura Pratt
4.0 out of 5 stars Add "Superfood" Quinoa to Your Diet with These Recipes
My daughter convinced me to try quinoa (and she had to remind me several times how to pronounce it - keen-wa), so I purchased a large bag of the grain at Costco - then I couldn't... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Jill Clardy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good information
Quinoa is an unusual grain. This book presents uses and tips and recipes. Very useful book. Would recommend to those who are trying to eat healthier and trying to figure out what... Read more
Published 1 month ago by kaikai
4.0 out of 5 stars quinoa is very versatile
I never realized that you can use quinoa in so many recipes. I will definitely be trying some of these!
Published 1 month ago by M. Green
4.0 out of 5 stars Let Them Eat Quinoa!
The Quinoa Cookbook has a very good discussion of the history and benefits of quinoa, as well as a lot of tips for working with quinoa and some tantalizing recipes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Careful Shopper
3.0 out of 5 stars Creative
Although this is a creative cookbook of Quinoa recipes it is not Vegetarian nor Vegan. There are also quite a few recipes that include sugar as an ingredient. Read more
Published 1 month ago by nygal
5.0 out of 5 stars 2013 Cooking Plan
Great new cook book for eat for healty.Got a new mind set for eating better in 2013 .Part of my liby
Published 1 month ago by Michele LeBoeuf
5.0 out of 5 stars Cooking with Quinoa
Frittata with Mozzarella, Tomato and Roasted Red Peppers for breakfast; Moroccan Chicken Stew for lunch; Fried Chicken Cutlets with Waldorf Salad for dinner and decadent Chocolate... Read more
Published 3 months ago by KAD
3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars - Great Place to Start Cooking with Quinoa
Quinoa is a hip little super grain (or really seed) that has been gaining more and more attention recently due to the fact that it is a complete protein grain, is high in fiber,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kristi S
5.0 out of 5 stars The Quinoa Cookbook is the Perfect Go-To Guide for Healthy Cooking
Being healthy doesn't have to be an everyday struggle, and in The Quinoa Cookbook the hard work of finding simple, nutritional recipes is already done for you. Read more
Published 3 months ago by WriteForLife
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John Chatham started his career as a writer competing in short story competitions and writing for literary publications. During a stint in Asia, he began writing for economic publications and travel guides.

He now lives in the Bay Area where he spends his time skiing, kickboxing, hiking with his dog Whiskey, and writing books on cooking, nutrition, fitness and business.


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