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Quinoa is a superfood in more ways than one: Not only is it a gluten-free health-booster packed with nutrients, its a delicious everyday grain (actually, the edible seed of a grain) that can please anyone, from dedicated vegans to die-hard carnivores. Here are just a few of the unexpected ways youll learn to enjoy quinoa.

Blended in a smoothie: You can blend raw quinoa into a smoothie for a high-protein, high-fiber snack or meal any time of the day. Youll find a whole ) is a great place to start.

As a movie night treat: Popped quinoa () makes a delicious and healthy snack, perfect for movie night in place of popcorn. You can also sprinkle popped quinoa on yogurt or oatmeal for texture and crunch.

In granola: Quinoa granola bars? Yes, please. Raw quinoa adds great texture to granola. Take this combination one step further with Super-Powered Granola Bars () and enjoy a high-protein snack great for a hike or a lazy day outside.

In dessert: Quinoa is a satisfying way to make your favorite desserts gluten-free. Sweet treats and quinoa are a winning pair, and these amazing Double-Chocolate Brownies () are a good place to start.

In sushi: Quinoa makes a satisfying and nutritious rice substitute, as evidenced in these delicious Quinoa California Rolls ().

When it comes to good food, theres nothing quite like home cooking. Creating enticing, healthy foods as part of an everyday diet, whether for your family, yourself, friends, or guests, makes cooking a true pleasure, and the dishes that come out of your kitchen become especially wonderful. The 150+ nutritious, mouth watering recipes in this book can make quinoathe tasty, gluten-free superfoodan enjoyable addition to any meal you cook. These dishes will satisfy not just health-conscious folks, but the pickiest of eatersincluding you!

The tiny, grain-like seed known as quinoa has been grown in South America since ancient times. So why has the rest of the world only now gotten excited about it? Until very recently, you probably couldnt even pronounce quinoa (KEEN-wah), and you would have been hard-pressed to find it, other than in hard-core health food stores. Today, every national supermarket chain carries quinoa, and you can buy it from bulk bins and in every form from breakfast cereal to beverages.

Quinoa, cooked and eaten much like grain, is tasty, with a slightly nutty flavor and a delicate texture. Its versatile, taking on the flavor of other ingredients in a dish and adapting well to most grain-based recipes. And its terrifically simple and quick to prepare, cooking in just 20 minutes. Even after a long day at work or school, you can easily whip up a quinoa dish that pleases every member of your household. Save the leftovers for tomorrows lunch.

Quinoa is considered a superfood. Its as nutrient-dense and ultra-good for you as it is high in fiber and heart-healthy good fats. Its a complete protein, making it an excellent food choice for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who simply wants to eat less meat. Its packed with antioxidants that may reduce inflammation in your body and boost your immune function, as well as perhaps help reduce your risk of some forms of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Anyone can enjoy quinoa and benefit from its nutritional advantages, but if youre on a gluten-free diet, youre among the biggest winners in the quinoa game. Although the quinoa plant is a grain, its edible part is a seed, making it 100 percent gluten-free. Every one of the recipes in this book is gluten-free, giving you more than 150 scrumptious new options for healthy eating.

Lets cook!