Review: Excellent book with great Quinoa recipes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 17, 2013
Quinoa has lately become very popular, and because of that a lot of Quinoa recipe books have come out.  I consider myself a Quinoa addict, so I've tried a lot of the different recipe books that have recently become available.  While there are definitely some good recipes and recipe books out there, "Fast Quinoa Recipes" is in my opinion, definitely the best.  The recipes are delicious, and there is something in the recipe book for everyone.Aside from great recipes, which we will get into later, this is a great overall resource on Quinoa.  If you have never heard of it before, Quinoa is a super nutritious carbohydrate that is creamy and crunchy, and tastes similar to a mix of oatmeal and brown rice.  It is very healthy and very low in calories (one cup of quinoa is only 127 calories) and can be used in almost endless ways in your food recipes.  This book very helpfully and in great detail teaches the reader about Quinoa and what it is, gives nutrition facts, and offers ways to incorporate Quinoa into your diet.  The author educates you on where you can find Quinoa -  you might be surprised to learn that there are different areas of the grocery store that you will find Quinoa, because of its many different forms and uses.  You might find Quinoa in the rice aisle, the gluten-free aisle, the health aisle, or even in the ethnic aisle.A whole chapter gives you facts about Quinoa so that you are completely comfortable and confident in your new choice in eating habits.  There's another entire chapter that specifically discusses all of the health benefits of Quinoa, and for me, this is the most important part.  Quinoa is a great protein source, provides heart support, support for antioxidants, and can even reduce the risk of gallstones.From here, the author gives many different recipes.  There are Quinoa breakfast recipes (Quinoa Frittata, Quinoa Crunch Berry, Quinoa Quiche, Quinoa Pancakes, etc.) that are an excellent way to start off your day healthily while also maximizing your energy.  There is a section of appetizer recipes (Pretzel Bites, Zucchini Chips, Cheese Wontons) and they are a great snack to keep your energy up and your nutrition balanced between meals.  Add two more sections on Quinoa lunch and dinner recipes, and you have yourself an entire Quinoa arsenal!  If you have heard of Quinoa but haven't tried it for yourself yet, this is the book for you.  If you are a Quinoa lover who is looking for more recipes, this book is also for you!  Great value, I highly recommend it.