Alter Eco, Red Quinoa, 1 lb (16 oz)

• Authentic Taste
• Real Impact
• Gluten Free
• Inca Power Fuel
• Alter Eco Fair Trade
• Anapqui Cooperative
• Bolivia
• Objective Carbon Zero
• Fair Trade Certified
• USDA Organic
• 100% Small-Scale Farmers

Quinoa Like No Other

Alter Eco Quinoa ("keen-wah") is an ancient grain that has been cultivated in the Andes Mountains of South America for more than 5,000 years. Locally referred to as the "mother grain" and as a "protein powerhouse," it kept the Incan armies strong and robust

• Crunchy texture & beautiful red color
• Gluten free, whole grain
• Considered one of the best sources of protein and amino acids by the United Nations

Alter Eco

We are a team of fair trade visionaries and food-loving explorers on a mission to connect you with our farming partners and their honest foods. When you taste the sweet justice of our mission, you will understand our persistence and accept our invitation to embrace your alter Eco.

This nutritious quinoa is naturally fragrant and is perfect for a pilaf, tabouli or salad. For a colorful dish, mix this Red Quinoa with Alter ECO Pearl and Black Quinoa.

Preparation

One cup of quinoa for 4 people

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and drain. Add one cup of quinoa to 1 1/2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until all water has evaporated. Fluff with a fork.

20 min

For a more defined texture, saute the quinoa in a tablespoon of Alter Eco Olive Oil before adding water and cooking... voila a pilaf!