Bobs Red Mill: Organic Red Grain Quinoa, 13 Oz

These ancient grains were originally a staple food of the Incas, called chisiya mama, or mother grain. Providing essential amino acidsand therefore a source of high-quality proteinthese tiny quinoa seeds have become a huge food trend in restaurants and homes around the world, particularly for vegetarian and vegan eaters. Quinoa also contains omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid, which many believe offers multiple health benefits.Red quinoa is native to South America. Its actually a gluten free seed, but used in cooking like a whole grain. Red quinoa is delicious on its own and in pilafs, soups and salads; the beautiful color elevates even the simplest dish. You can also eat cooked quinoa as a hot cereal as an alternative to oatmealadd your favorite milk, sweeteners and toppings for a protein-rich breakfast.Our red quinoa has been thoroughly rinsed and air dried to remove the naturally occurring bitter saponins. Looking for more? Browse ourorganic white quinoa grainand ourorganic tri-color quinoa, a mixture of white, red and black quinoa. We also offerorganic quinoa flourfor incredible baked goods, tortillas and more.