truRoots Organic Sprouted QuinoatruRoots produces the finest quality quinoa in partnership with organic family farmers on the high plains of the Andes in Bolivia. This tiny seed is one nature's most healthful and rejuvenating foods – delightfully sweet, fluffy and moist. truRoots Organic Sprouted Quinoa is the perfect blend of traditional ancient wisdom and modern technology and convenience. Rich in nutrition and taste, quinoa has it all. Cultivated for over 5000 years, quinoa was a dietary staple of the ancient Incas who called it the "mother-grain." To the Incas, quinoa was more than a food. It was also currency and medicine. Its mystical properties were revered. The Incas believed quinoa gave life-supporting and healing gifts to their people. Modern science reveals that quinoa contains a full complement of amino acids and is higher in protein and lower in carbohydrates than cereal grains. A good source of iron, magnesium, and B vitamins, including folate, quinoa is also a notable vegetarian source of lysine, the amino acid that supports tissue growth and repair. truRoots sprouts this extraordinary, ancient food to release its full nutritional potential. Not a true grain, quinoa is closely related to spinach, chard and beets. Sprouting increases vitamin content and activates natural enzymes. truRoots Organic Sprouted Quinoa unlocks the superior nutritional value of sprouted grains and brings it to your plate in a convenient form. Versatile and easy to prepare, quinoa has unlimited potential. From breakfast to dinner, sprouted quinoa can be used in a host of recipes – cereals, salads, wraps, stuffings, soups, and stews. Substitute it for bulgur, rice, couscous, barley or millet. Fresh and lively, our truRoots Sprouted Quinoa can be cooked in as little as 15 minutes or left as a raw food and soaked in hot water for 30 minutes. Quick and easy to prepare, a meal can be made in 20 minutes or less. Serving Suggestions: - Use as a bed for thick stews and curries
- Bake it into a into a hearty casserole with vegetables and cheese
- Use to thicken soups
- Cook into a pilaf with dried fruits and nuts
Gluten Free. Kosher. Fair Trade.
Ingredients: 100% Organic Quinoa
truRoots grew out of our passion for discovering the wisdom and traditions of farmers the world over. We believe that a real connection between farmers and what comes to our tables is important, and travel the world to keep these connections strong. truRoots has grown from this vision into a global network of farms, communities and cultures. It is the aim of all truRoots endeavors to make these connections and share not only these traditions and timeless practices, but the results-- good, wholesome foods.
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