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Today’s blog post is about food and something I encountered a lot of in Bolivia – Quinua. People prepare Quinua in many different ways, but I came across Quinua burger in Bolivia that is a mix of rolled and pre-cooked quinua with some other ingredients to hold it together. It wasn’t bad at all and it was high in protein… for a herb. Take a look at this video and read more about what it’s good for.
Quinua is what people call a complete protein. A complete protein contains adequate proportions of the 9 essential amino acids necessary for ones dietary needs. Yup, still a mystery, but at least it’s supposed to be good for you!
If you’re WF (Wheat Free), GF (Gluten Free) and DF (Dairy Free) like my kids are, you’ll really appreciate this as well as it’s easy to take with you and is very easy on the system.
Not only does it boast that, but it has a high amount of protein. An equivalent quinua burger product to the one I bought in Bolivia lists the following, including 12 grams per 75 gram serving or about 30% protein! That’s important for hiking, especially on longer trips!
The recipe is simple, making it an easy meal on the trail:
For 5 burgers or 25 small croquettes
- Pour the contents of the box in a bowl.
- Add 250 ml. of warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes (you can add a little more water if the mix seems too dry)
- Give form to the patties and cook them 2 to 3 minutes on each side in a bit of olive oil.
