Sure, quinoa isn't a bean, its a seed. Apparently the plant looks a bit like spinach. Its technically a "proto grain".
-Curt Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:35:37 -0500 From: "arche...@embarqmail.com" <arche...@embarqmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] lentils are a dan gordon style food product Message-ID: <52f54399.80...@embarqmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed According to one source soy beans are the only beans that have complete protein: "As many people are aware, beans and legumes are a very protein rich source of food. In addition to being high in protein, they also have a high concentration of vitamins and minerals. These nutritional qualities make them a popular choice for vegetarians, although other people can benefit from eating beans as well. Although only soybeans <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-soybeans.htm> contain complete proteins by themselves, all varieties have a fair amount of protein in every serving although some are higher in protein than others. Beans should be cooked thoroughly to avoid intestinal discomfort and its sometimes socially undesirable symptoms.The superpower of the bean world is soybeans, which contain 29 grams for every 1 cup (172 g) cooked serving. Edamame, green soybeans which are picked before full maturity, have 22 grams of protein in every cooked 1 cup (180 g) serving. They can be added to salads or eaten like a snack food, or made into foods like tofu and tempeh <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-tempeh.htm>. There are lots of ways to use soy in cooking, but chefs should try not to go overboard, as it is possible to eat too much of a good thing." http://www.wisegeek.com/which-beans-have-the-most-protein.htm Gerry _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
