Instructions: Quinoa is a very nutritious grain that was originally grown in South America at high elevations.

From one source that I have read, it is a complete protein by itself, making it very useful for addition to a vegetarian diet. The only drawback to quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa") is that it has natural saponins on the outside of the grain. This can give the grain a soapy flavor if not rinsed. When using quinoa, put a small quantity (say, 1/4 cup) in a bowl and add water to cover. Soak just a few minutes, then drain off. Watch out that the tiny grains dont all disappear down the drain with the water! Rinse twice if you are nervous about the possibility of soapy-tasting food. Quinoa is good in chicken soup instead of rice or noodles. When it cooks up, you will have two parts: a small round grain and a little C-shaped thread part. These come separated from one another during the cooking. It is also good cooked up like rice with veggies over it.

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