The Sweet and Savory Sides of Quinoa

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The Sweet and Savory Sides of Quinoa

Have you tried quinoa yet? If you have, what ways have you used it? Have you explored the sweet side of quinoa?

And if you haven’t tried quinoa yet, I want to help you incorporate this gluten-free superfood into your diet.

When I first started eating quinoa about five years ago, I didn’t even know how to properly pronounce the name. For those of you who aren’t quite sure it’s pronounced keen-wah. Simple enough, right?

I’d heard all the buzz and decided to give it a try. Quinoa quickly became a regular on our dinner table.

Though many think it’s a grain, it’s really a power-packed seed that hails from the spinach and beet family. Quinoa is a complete source of protein, which makes it a staple in many vegan diets, is easy to digest, and is a good source of healthy fats. Because of this, it’s a great food to include in children’s diets. My 15-month old, Nate, takes handfuls and scoops it right into his cute little mouth.