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Quinoa (pronounced KWEE-NOA)

Add 1 cup quinoa to 2 to 3 cups boiling water, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 min.

Gluten-free.

High in lysine (essential nutrient to prevent fever blisters).

Contains an ideal quality protein (50% more than wheat) and more iron, phosphorus, vitamins A, E and B, and more calcium and fat than other grains.

Serve like rice, add to muesli, soups, puddings & mix with grains.

1/2 cup contains: cal 374, protein 13g, carb 69g, fat 6g, sodium 21mg, vit.B6 0.2mg, niacin 3mg, riboflavin 0.4mg, thiamin 0.2mg. mag. 210mg, iron 9mg, copper 0.8mg, potassium 740mg, zinc 3mg, mang. 210mg