QUINOA

Quinoa is actually a seed, but can be prepared like whole grains such as rice .
There are two alternative ways of pronouncing "quinoa": The first option is "kee-NO-wah" and the other is "KEEN-wah.
Quinoa is my favorite whole grain for three reasons: First, it takes less time to cook than other whole grains – just 10 to 15 minutes. Second, quinoa tastes great on its own, add a bit of olive oil, sea salt and lemon juice and - yum! Finally, of all the whole grains, quinoa has the highest protein content, so it's perfect for vegetarians and vegans.

 Cooking quinoa:
Prepare quinoa as you would prepare rice. Place 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water  or vegetable broth and boil until soft, about 15 minutes.

 Nutritional content of quinoa:
According to CalorieCount, 1/3 cup of cooked quinoa has 160 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.