Table of Contents
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