Keen on Quinoa

At first look, the word quinoa looks like the answer for a question in a game of Trivial Pursuit.As in, “What is a nutritious seed that has been grown in South America for thousands of years that few people can pronounce?”Quinoa — pronounced KEEN-wah — is a staple in countries like Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Chile and demand for it is growing among U.S. consumers looking for a gluten-free substitute for wheat.Now, U.S. farmers and researchers are exploring the potential for the crop, including organic and conventional varieties bred for North American climates. While there are challenges, some say this tiny crop has big potential.This is not a cookbook and does not include any recipes. Read more