Quinoa: I'm new to this stuff... recipe help???

MostlyWater

get yourself a cookbook from the library. i had a groupon deal for one and i really like it!

wanderinggypsy

Bump! I'm going on an elimination diet this week to test for allergies, but I'm allowed quinoa!

kiwiwizard

bump :laugh: :happy:

andijean31

bump -- these recipes all sound amazing!

Nufraser

bump for later.

lisamarie1780

Hi! I am starting to venture out on healthy eating. I heard quinoa is a high protein low carb good alternative to rice, potatoes all that (which I love love love to eat). I have never cooked with it and don't know what to cook with it. I would like to start since it has such GREAT health benefits (from what I have read). Recipes, tips, advice would help tremendously for a newbie in the Quinoa world! Thanks!!!

I like mine spicy. I mix in sautéed red chilli, onion, garlic and coriander (cilantro).... mushrooms are a nice added extra as well. To be honest, it's so bland that it holds most flavours well so you can pretty much add what you like to it.

Oh and I never boil it in plain water, always chicken stock... just to give it a bit more flavour

BajaDreamin333

I made a really good cold salad with roasted bell peppers, sweet corn, 3 kinds of beans (black, kidney, white), cucumber, green onion, cilantro, cumin, and a light dressing of apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Really good, and great for "stirring in" left over chicken, sausage, etc.

I use it like rice -- cook as per package instructions and add veggies that have been sauteed in cooking spray with a few roasted amonds stirred in. It is excellent as a base for "ham fried rice" using lean turkey ham and veggies.

Or eat it cold with almond milk for cereal. It's pretty adaptable to any flavor, so play with it like you would rice or even oatmeal.

Enjoy!

sunshineanstars

Bump

sarahsedai

i discovered quinoa about a month ago, and i love it. my favorite go to meal is to serve it with roasted vegetables. pretty simple, and you can use whatever vegetables you like.

first i get the vegetables roasting, which usually consists of

asparagus
corn (still in the husk)
red onions
whole cloves of garlic
bell peppers (i like to use yellow and red for the color it brings to the dish)
cherry or grape tomatos

when the veggies have about 15 mins left to roast, i prepare the quinoa according to the package. i usually double the amount of quinoa prepared, so i have lots of leftovers. you can use broth, but i always use water and don't notice a difference in taste. once quinoa is cooked, i transfer it to a bowl, and stir in some raw spinach (which will wilt some from the heat) and the roasted veggies.

then... the best part... toss it all with a dressing made from:

3 Tbsp EVOO
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely.

yum. like i said, you can change out the veggies. sautee some mushrooms, throw in some drained and rinsed black beans.... etc.

i also like to prepare quinoa and eat it as i would oatmeal in the morning.

deepbreaths_strongmoves

Favorite quinoa recipe-

Ingredients
½ cup cooked Quinoa
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Himalayan salt or Bragg® Liquid Aminos (to taste)
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh mint leaves
¼ large ripe tomato, diced
¼ large cucumber, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp. chopped pitted Kalamata olives

Directions
Toss quinoa with olive oil, salt or Bragg Liquid Aminos, and lemon juice, mixing well. Gently fold in parsley and mint, followed by remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serves 1.

I also add in feta cheese and mix in some homemade black bean hummus, super good! It's an ultimate reset recipe and even though I'm not doing the reset it's still a great recipe!

Danny_Boy13

I use Quinoa in place of Rice. I use it in a lot of my stir fry's or on the side with salmon or any kind of other fish

lexherrera

Easy recipe, only takes me about 20 mins, serves 2-4 people.

2 cups chicken broth or water
1 cup quinoa
1-2 chicken breasts
Olive oil
2 tbsp Minced garlic
1 large onion
1 large bell pepper, or 5-6 mini sweet peppers
Salt & pepper
Spinach

Mix the quinoa with the broth/water, bring to a boil, then let simmer on low for about 20 minutes. While it's simmering put olive oil and the minced garlic in a pan, bring it to a higher heat (the oil will become more liquidy, but don't make it smoke!) then add the onion and pepper(s) chopped up. Sautee them for a bit while you cut the chicken up, then add that once the onions start looking translucent. Add salt & pepper to taste and cook on low heat til the quinoa is done and the chicken is cooked through.

Make sure you stir the quinoa regularly otherwise it will stick. Also make sure you don't get impatient -- keep it on low heat or you'll have a meal full of crunchy bits.

I like to serve this recipe in a bowl, I layer the quinoa, spinach, then the sauteed veggies and chicken, and if I'm trying to up the calories or fat I sprinkle cheese over it. yum!

FitnessBeverlyHills

Cook some in almond milk (or normal cow's milk) at night, leave to cool and put in the fridge. Eat for breakfast with chopped fresh fruit, nuts, berries and/or a big spoon of natural yoghurt.

Mmmm I never even thought of eating is for breakfast on the sweeter side, I will definitely give this one a try!

TheMiddlePath

a serving of quinoa with a fried egg/over easy egg. poke the egg...sprinkle a touch of salt...mix it all up...perfection!

danagolding

I too have been wondering about quinoa but have been a little intimidated to try it. Bump for later!

KyleB65

Just Goggle Quinoa Recipes. You will get pages of hits and toms of suggestions.

I make a quinoa & black bean taco salad that everyone in my family loves!

TheRealParisLove

Use it anywhere where you would use rice, couscous, bulgur wheat, or any other small grain carb. You can replace it in recipes 1 to 1 for rice and pasta like orzo. It pairs excellently with beans.

The key is rinsing it well before cooking. It can be bitter if it isn't rinsed well enough. I rinse mine for a full minute before cooking.

emmajones0221

Bump. I love quinoa.