Recipes with quinoa to reduce cholesterol

Quinoa, this wonderful pseudo cereal of Andean origin, is considered by nutrition experts as a super food that we can obtain great benefits for our health. One complement of more than adequate to include in our diet that we should all bear in mind.
Quinoa is a complete vegetable which has a great versatility when being cooked, although it is true that we know that it is very nutritious sometimes difficult to know how to do it or what recipes applied it, that is why we want to give you a few simple ideas.

1- Benefits of quinoa:

Quinoa, comes from the Andes, and although it is the seed of a grass is considered a grain, or more specifically a pseudocereal. Belongs to the family of the quenopodiáceas (such as spinach), and has a treasure of nutrients in their small hearts:

Vitamin A and vitamin b complex
Vitamin E, a great antioxidant
Source of minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, manganese and, if that wasn't enough, it is low in sodium.
It also has 360 calories per 100 g of quinoa, i.e. a perfect balance that makes it very suitable in our diet.
It is also very rich in fatty acids, fiber and healthy.
One of the most important benefits of quinoa are their natural elements to combat cholesterol.

2- Recipes with quinoa:

One important aspect that you should know about quinoa is that it is covered with a kind of soapy substance that is not good for the body: the saporina. To get rid of it is recommended that you wash it well before cooking it and consume it. Washed once drain thoroughly so that it is completely free of this substance. It is very easy to remove and a simple cleaning is sufficient.

3- Quinoa milk:

Ingredients:

Eight tablespoons of well washed quinoa beans
A liter of water
Sweetener if we wish.

Preparation:

Prepare quinoa milk is very simple, you do not have more than leave eight scoops of this food soak, if you wish you can for example leave it overnight to have them ready in the morning... Drain well and place it simmer with the liter of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
Later, you'll have to sneak well the preparation for that sexy whitish liquid which is quinoa milk. If you want to sweeten it you can put honey, for example. But you can also consume it in a natural way, it will help you lose weight and above all, to combat cholesterol.
You are also a wonderful source of vitamins, minerals and fiber very suitable for the whole family.

4- Quinoa risotto:

Ingredients:

A cup of quinoa
Two cups of vegetable stock
An onion
8 mushrooms
Olive oil
Salt, pepper and chopped parsley

Preparation:

It starts picking up a frying pan and add a little olive oil. There we will miss the finely chopped onion. Once browned add the quinoa gradually, along with the vegetable stock that, if we wish, we can prepare the day before with the vegetables that most like us. In this case the quinoa will make us this risotto rice.
We are stirring well to prevent quinoa release its starch and the risotto effect is generated.
Now we are going to assemble the risotto. We can obviously not adding Parmesan cheese grated or butter if we wish to be low in fat and to reduce our cholesterol, so can use just a little olive oil and season with a remotely of salt, pepper and chopped parsley, and finally add our lightly sautéed mushrooms.

5- Grenades and quinoa salad:

Ingredients:

A cup of previously cooked quinoa
A tomato
The medium pomegranate seeds
A little corn.
Medium red onion
Green leaves (can be spinach, Arugula, lettuce, etc.)
Chopped parsley
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Preparation:

Before you begin to prepare the salad, you must have previously cooked quinoa. Remember to wash it well, boil it with water or vegetable stock until it is ready. Then, drain well and cool.
Now wash the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces, like the green leaves (best if they are tender).
Add the parsley, grains of granada and corn, as well as the finely chopped onion. Finally it is spiced with a little salt and pepper, and seasoned the salad with a little olive oil and pepper. In this way, you'll get a simple salad with quinoa which you will serve as a companion on your meals, you will see how the taste of pomegranates mixed with quinoa offers a touch of originality that will not leave you indifferent.
Quinoa, you see, is very easy to prepare, only requires you to wash it well, you cook it properly, and with it, you can then do what you want. It is also a great ally to reduce cholesterol, so it is worth that you include it in your diet whenever you can.
Try this easy and useful homemade recipe. Your comments will highly appreciated.