GoGo Quinoa Ecuadorian Quinoa

Gogo Quinoa’s Ecuadorian Quinoa offers a grain substitute that is gluten-free, wheat-free, and vegan. Quinoa functions as a substitute for almost any grain including white rice or couscous. Because of quinoa’s versatility, you’ll see various quinoa recipes that take advantage of this super food!

Benefits of Quinoa:

• High in protein
• Low in calories
• Gluten-free
• Complex-carbohydrate

Ingredients: White Quinoa

Preparation: Quinoa is usually covered in a bitter resin called saponin and should be rinsed off before cooking.  To cook quinoa, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil, adding in 1 cup of quinoa.  After boiling, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes.

Storage: You can increase the shelf life of your quinoa by storing it in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place.  You can also increase the shelf life of quinoa by freezing or refrigerating it.