Quinoa has a lovely light fluffy texture when cooked great as an alternative to rice or cous cous quinoa is classed as a complete protein and is one of the most nutritious available add quinoa to soups salads cereals and even sweet treats to give their nutritional content a boost complete protein providing all 8 essential amino acids high in fibre calcium iron using 1 part quinoa to 2 parts liquid simply bring to the boil in a saucepan reduce heat to a simmer and cover 1 cup of