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Red quinoa
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 153 kcal —
- Protein 5.9 g 12%
- Carbohydrate 24 g 9%
- Fat 2.8 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 5 g 18%
- Sugars 1.2 g —
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Questions about Red quinoa
Do you need to rinse red quinoa before cooking it?
Yes. Swish it in a fine sieve under cold water and drain well; rinsing helps remove the saponins on the outside, which can taste bitter.
How do you cook red quinoa so it stays fluffy?
Simmer one part red quinoa with two parts water, covered, for 15–20 minutes, until the grains are tender and their little tails start to show. Leave it covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
How much red quinoa should you allow per person?
Allow about 50 g dry quinoa per person as a side portion. That provides 77 kcal.
How should you store cooked red quinoa?
Cool it quickly, refrigerate it within 2 hours and use it within 48 hours, following Food Standards Agency advice for leftovers. Keep uncooked quinoa in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard.
What goes well with red quinoa in a meal?
Toss it with roast squash or peppers, parsley, lemon and feta for a warm salad, or serve it alongside a curry in place of rice. Its firm texture also works well in a lunch bowl with roasted vegetables.
Can you use red quinoa instead of rice or couscous?
Yes, use cooked red quinoa in place of rice or couscous in salads, lunch bowls or as a side. Cook it separately rather than swapping it dry into a rice recipe, as it needs a different amount of water and cooking time.
How is red quinoa different from white quinoa?
Red quinoa tends to keep a firmer, nuttier bite after cooking, while white quinoa is usually softer. Red quinoa has 5 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 3 g in white quinoa.
Is red quinoa a source of fibre?
Yes. Red quinoa is a source of fibre, with 5 g per 100 g.
Source: mvt 05.457 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
