Cheryl Forberg

Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

140+ gluten-free recipes for adding quinoa to every meal and snack Touted as "the gold of the Incas", quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has many health benefits. It is high in both protein and fiber, gluten-free, and has been known to help those with cardiovascular health problems, as well as people who suffer from migraine headaches. Research also shows that the nutritional composition of quinoa is important in fighting breast cancer, especially in post-menopausal women. It is a great gluten alternative, and provides complete protein in vegetarian or vegan dishes. Not only does it have all of these phenomenal health qualities, quinoa is also delicious and extremely versatile! Quinoa can be made into a breakfast porridge, stuffed into a wrap for lunch, combined with vegetables for a hearty salad, rolled with spices and breadcrumbs to make a delicious burger, and added to an assortment of cakes and breads for an extra protein punch. Cooking with Quinoa for Dummies shows you how you can easily incorporate quinoa into each and every one of your meals and snacks. * Offers over 140 gluten-free recipes for incorporating quinoa into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts * Explains the health benefits and disease-fighting power of this superfood * Provides the 4-1-1 on how quinoa can help you lose those unwanted pounds * Includes a 16 page color insert with beautiful photos of gluten-free quinoa-packed meals Cooking with Quinoa For Dummies shows you how to use this hot new superfood in all your favourite dishes!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118446898
• Artikelnr.: 38253876

Autorenporträt

Cheryl Forberg's work as the nutritionist for the NBC show The Biggest Loser is viewed by millions. A James Beard Award-winning chef and New York Times bestselling author, Cheryl is the go-to source for healthy cooking, from soup to nuts -- literally. She delivers expertise in all she does -- whether as an inventive chef or a trusted nutrition advisor.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1
Part I: From the Ancient Andes to the Modern Kitchen: Quinoa Basics 7
Chapter 1: Keen on Quinoa: An Introduction to Your New Favorite Food 9
Chapter 2: Funny Name, Serious Super Food: Nutrition Facts about Quinoa 19
Chapter 3: Quinoa's Versatile Place at Your Table 37
Chapter 4: Getting the Quinoa Kitchen in Gear 51
Chapter 5: Quinoa Cooking 101 65
Part II: Let's Get It Started! Appetizers, Soups, and Salads 75
Chapter 6: Appetizing Quinoa Appetizers 77
Chapter 7: Seriously Good - and Good for You - Salads 93
Chapter 8: Souped Up Soups 115
Part III: Mouthwatering Main Courses 131
Chapter 9: Starting Your Day Off Right: Breakfast Dishes 133
Chapter 10: Breathtaking Brunches and Lunches 149
Chapter 11: Seafood Recipes to Make Your Mouth Water 163
Chapter 12: Delectable Poultry-Quinoa Combos 179
Chapter 13: Heartier and Healthier Meaty Masterpieces 197
Chapter 14: Recipes Vegans, Vegetarians, and Everyone Else Will Love 211
Chapter 15: Kid-Friendly Favorites 239
Part IV: Snacks, Desserts, and More 255
Chapter 16: Simple and Sensational Snacks 257
Chapter 17: Desserts and Savory Baked Goods 271
Chapter 18: Drinking Your Quinoa 285
Part V: The Part of TEns 293
Chapter 19: Use Quinoa, Not That: Ten Quick Quinoa Swaps 295
Chapter 20: Ten Reasons Quinoa Is a Nutrition Superstar 301
Chapter 21: Ten Things You Probably Didn't Know about Quinoa 305
Appendix A: Shopping Sources for Gluten-Free Quinoa Cooking 309
Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 319
Index 323