What does quinoa taste like?

Babarrosa1

I'm curious.. I may purchase some.

WoodChuckNorris

To me, pretty bland. But you can add seasoning

RhineDHP

It tastes like nothing to me, so I usually add a bit of chicken stock powder, or some other seasoning.

mccindy72

I'm curious.. I may purchase some.

I think it tastes like quinoa.

:laugh:

It tastes good to me. Kind of a nutty flavor, a springy consistency. Needs to be rinsed before cooking, or it can be bitter. It's better with seasonings, butter, etc.

justinproulx1

I'm curious.. I may purchase some.

I think it tastes like quinoa.

:laugh:

It tastes good to me. Kind of a nutty flavor, a springy consistency. Needs to be rinsed before cooking, or it can be bitter. It's better with seasonings, butter, etc.

HAHAHA OMG so funny

dlionsmane

I'm curious.. I may purchase some.

I think it tastes like quinoa.

:laugh:

It tastes good to me. Kind of a nutty flavor, a springy consistency. Needs to be rinsed before cooking, or it can be bitter. It's better with seasonings, butter, etc.

+1

catnipburrito

Bitterness and regret

JTick

A bit like heaven. Also, a bit like fish eggs.

135OHK

CRAP! Plus it gave me tons of gas! :blushing:

molonlabe762

Bitterness and regret

I agree

Mangopickle

I only like the prewashed from Costco. Cook up with low sodium chick broth. tastes like a nutty rice pilaf to me

flatlndr

Rather bland. You'll need to spice it up (e.g., some chicken broth instead of water).
Think of it as a blank canvas for you to create a new dish.
Good mix of nutrients, so worth a try.

LifeJacketWaterJogger

yeah it's taste kind of nutty, I love it..look up receipes on line

Yes2HealthyAriel

it doesn't have much flavor, the red quinoa is a bit nuttier. I make it like it says on the bag but only about a serving size at a time. Then I saute some zucchini and onions and add to it, then add some Italian seasoning and about a 1/4 cup of tomato sauce, then sprinkle with a tiny bit of itlalian cheese

jennalink807

I love quinoa- I use it in stirfry instead of rice. It's got about the same amount of calories as brown rice, but a little less carbs and a little more protein. I've found you can use it in place of rice in a quite a few things. I actually like the texture of it better than rice, but that's a personal preference. It has a bit more bite to it (if you cook it properly and don't let it steam to mush).

Just put 1 part quinoa and 2 parts water in a pot, bring to a boil, turn burner to lowest setting, cover with a lid, and cook for 12-15 minutes (depending on how firm you want it). Then flavor/season it how you like, toss it in to some sautéed veggies and chicken for stirfry, roll it up with beans and steak in a burrito.... whatever fits your fancy.

It's worth a try for sure!

micheleld73

It's kinda of like tofu...It absorbs the flavor of whatever you cook it with - otherwise, not much taste to it.

mccindy72

Bitterness and regret

I agree

Because you have to rinse it well first, of course.

middleton110

Everything everyone else has said. Haha. Nutty, similar to rice, can be crunchy. The only problem I have with it is that I always get some stuck in my molars.

evitaevita12

Like bird seed, according to my husband, lol... Tastes like rice to me just a little lighter in texture. I love it. Mix it up with any veggies, mushroom, meat and voila!!!!

wanzik

I think it tastes like quinoa.

:laugh:

It tastes good to me. Kind of a nutty flavor, a springy consistency. Needs to be rinsed before cooking, or it can be bitter. It's better with seasonings, butter, etc.

This. I just add butter. And yes, rinse a couple times first before cooking. I'll bet many miss that part. Goes good with a grilled chicken breast. Good stuff! I prefer it to rice.

lilRicki

I love it, you can make it savory or sweet. Today I had quinoa, 1 egg, blackberries, cinnamon and brown sugar all mixed together and microwaved. The other night I had quinoa with black beans, taco spice and mushrooms. It's very versatile.

cwolfman13

kind of earthy/nutty I guess. really, it's more of a texture thing than taste thing. i thoroughly enjoy it and was down with quinoa before quinoa was cool. my wife and i were introduced to it when we were in Peru.

Personally I like to brown it just slightly in some coconut oil and toss in a little onion and then cook it in chicken broth. Make sure you either rinse it first or buy it pre-rinsed.

WoodChuckNorris

Bitterness and regret

Sounds like marriage

YorriaRaine

I had never even heard of quinoa before I joined mfp last month lol. :laugh:

bethkeysear

Can I cook it in my rice cooker? Just curious. I love making rice with a rice cooker. It is always perfect.
What say you? :-):noway:

Kimdbro

Read topic.... in my head I heard it read to the tune of 'What does the fox say?!' lmao. That said, quinoa has no taste, it takes on the flavour of whatever you put in it. So pick a flavour you want and add away.

lilRicki

Read topic.... in my head I heard it read to the tune of 'What does the fox say?!' lmao. That said, quinoa has no taste, it takes on the flavour of whatever you put in it. So pick a flavour you want and add away.

Are you stalking me

ashleysarvi

it doesn't really taste like anything. It basically takes the flavor of whatever you cook it with. its a great rice substitute. i also bake with it.

traerjudy

I'm sure the rice cooker will work fine.
When I make homemade granola for my husband I add it to the mixture(a handful or two, just whatever) and bake it in.
It goes great. I eat low carb so I don't eat it much at all but he loves it.

Chelz2013

Can I cook it in my rice cooker? Just curious. I love making rice with a rice cooker. It is always perfect.
What say you? :-):noway:

YES! It's so easy that way. I cook quinoa in our rice cooker with some chicken bouillon. (or chicken stock) Agree with sweet or savory. There are a ton of quinoa recipes on Pinterest that I've saved and plan to try in the next month!

Good protein and dietary fiber.

I buy quinoa at Costco since it can be expensive. I guess the old brand was pre-washed. I've never rinsed mine. The new bag at Costco (its Organic now) says to rinse it before cooking. The granules are so tiny, and I haven't quite figured it out yet. Still seems to cook fine, but I suppose its best to follow directions.

iamafoodaholic

I really like it. Here is a recipe for you to try:

Mango Quinoa Salad
Recipe adapted from Ali Vincent

2 cups cooked quinoa* at room temperature, or chilled
1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium mango, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 handful chopped cilantro (about 1/2 cup)
4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper

*Quinoa can be cooked in water or broth.  I suggest using vegetable or
chicken broth for enhanced flavor, but plain water works great too.

Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl.  Add mango, red pepper, green
onion, black beans, and cilantro.  In a small bowl combine vinegar,
olive oil, and lime juice.  Whisk until smooth and pour on top of
salad.  Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.  Chill for
at least one hour before serving.