What's the deal w/Quinoa

deearess

I like it and as I'm Coeliac it the closest thing I can have to cous cous (which I also love) because I don't always want rice or gluten free pasta. lol

xXx

I like quinoa too, but I find millet an even better sub for couscous.

DamePiglet

I tried quinoa without knowing what it was because it was mixed with lime and cilantro (2 things I love).
It was good.

Throw some pork chops in there, and you got yourself a stew!

I'd hit it. :drinker:

Thewatcher_66

I like it but I'll admit it took me a while to get used to it. I like to dress it up with onions, peppers, probably cut some chicken strips or put some ground turkey in it. It is a good source of protein and doesn't have the bad carbs that rice has. Though I'll admit, having a strong Lousiana background, we ate a lot of white rice growing up and I will still occasionally have some.

So basically, cover it up with a bunch of other stuff so it's barely there and it's all good.

And bad carbs, especially rice as a bad carb...

Sorry, but I don't quite understand this asinine post.

There. Are. No. Bad. Carbs.

Okay, if you say so. I didn't no we had a nutritional expert on board here.

cwolfman13

I don't find Quinoa to be strange...it is a staple in many parts of the world. I love the stuff and I've been eating quinoa before quinoa was cool...I'm fairly well traveled though.

PikaKnight

I like it but I'll admit it took me a while to get used to it. I like to dress it up with onions, peppers, probably cut some chicken strips or put some ground turkey in it. It is a good source of protein and doesn't have the bad carbs that rice has. Though I'll admit, having a strong Lousiana background, we ate a lot of white rice growing up and I will still occasionally have some.

So basically, cover it up with a bunch of other stuff so it's barely there and it's all good.

And bad carbs, especially rice as a bad carb...

Sorry, but I don't quite understand this asinine post.

There. Are. No. Bad. Carbs.

Okay, if you say so. I didn't no we had a nutritional expert on board here.

Burt_Huttz

I don't find Quinoa to be strange...it is a staple in many parts of the world. I love the stuff and I've been eating quinoa before quinoa was cool...I'm fairly well traveled though.

You're only saying that for credibility with all the hot quinoaphiles in the thread.

Daiako

I like it but I'll admit it took me a while to get used to it. I like to dress it up with onions, peppers, probably cut some chicken strips or put some ground turkey in it. It is a good source of protein and doesn't have the bad carbs that rice has. Though I'll admit, having a strong Lousiana background, we ate a lot of white rice growing up and I will still occasionally have some.

So basically, cover it up with a bunch of other stuff so it's barely there and it's all good.

And bad carbs, especially rice as a bad carb...

Sorry, but I don't quite understand this asinine post.

There. Are. No. Bad. Carbs.

Quinoa. Quinoa is a bad carb

Kaelakcr

I like it but I'll admit it took me a while to get used to it. I like to dress it up with onions, peppers, probably cut some chicken strips or put some ground turkey in it. It is a good source of protein and doesn't have the bad carbs that rice has. Though I'll admit, having a strong Lousiana background, we ate a lot of white rice growing up and I will still occasionally have some.

So basically, cover it up with a bunch of other stuff so it's barely there and it's all good.

And bad carbs, especially rice as a bad carb...

Sorry, but I don't quite understand this asinine post.

There. Are. No. Bad. Carbs.

I agree with you, to a degree. There are no bad carbs; however, some carbs are more efficient, some provide more long-lasting energy, some are more nutritionally dense per calorie. "Empty calories" are a thing, and white rice, for example, is one of those things. There is very little in the way of nutrition from white rice. It's mostly simple carbs. That can cause a spike in glucose and more hunger and cravings when you crash. It's fine if you add proteins and complex carbs. But with quinoa that's not an issue.

Brown rice is better for you, but he was specifically talking about white rice in his comment.

Kaelakcr

Personally I love it. So you quinoa haters can gladly just bring it to me.
I'll eat all your freaking weird grains.

:drinker:

Quinoa party?

DAMNIT.

Thanks a lot MFP, now I have a new weird fetish.

:grumble:

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:P

Burt_Huttz

I agree with you, to a degree. There are no bad carbs; however, some carbs are more efficient, some provide more long-lasting energy, some are more nutritionally dense per calorie. "Empty calories" are a thing, and white rice, for example, is one of those things. There is very little in the way of nutrition from white rice. It's mostly simple carbs. That can cause a spike in glucose and more hunger and cravings when you crash. It's fine if you add proteins and complex carbs. But with quinoa that's not an issue.

Brown rice is better for you, but he was specifically talking about white rice in his comment.

Brown rice is full of white rice. True fact.

Strange_magic

I don't find Quinoa to be strange...it is a staple in many parts of the world. I love the stuff and I've been eating quinoa before quinoa was cool...I'm fairly well traveled though.

You're only saying that for credibility with all the hot quinoaphiles in the thread.

You wanna get really hot and bothered? I also have some bulgur in my pantry as well. Plan on making a wicked tabbouleh with it this weekend.

You can't do that kind of *kitten* with rice.

LiftAllThePizzas

I like it but I'll admit it took me a while to get used to it. I like to dress it up with onions, peppers, probably cut some chicken strips or put some ground turkey in it. It is a good source of protein and doesn't have the bad carbs that rice has. Though I'll admit, having a strong Lousiana background, we ate a lot of white rice growing up and I will still occasionally have some.

So basically, cover it up with a bunch of other stuff so it's barely there and it's all good.

And bad carbs, especially rice as a bad carb...

Sorry, but I don't quite understand this asinine post.

There. Are. No. Bad. Carbs.

The carb on my lawn tractor is bad.

Joannah700

I tried quinoa without knowing what it was because it was mixed with lime and cilantro (2 things I love).
It was good.

Brilliance.

This will be in my diary this week.

tr3kkie9rl

It is an "ancient grain," and everyone knows older is better, especially when it comes to food.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :flowerforyou:

take wine and cheese for example
mmmm now I want some

PikaKnight

I like it but I'll admit it took me a while to get used to it. I like to dress it up with onions, peppers, probably cut some chicken strips or put some ground turkey in it. It is a good source of protein and doesn't have the bad carbs that rice has. Though I'll admit, having a strong Lousiana background, we ate a lot of white rice growing up and I will still occasionally have some.

So basically, cover it up with a bunch of other stuff so it's barely there and it's all good.

And bad carbs, especially rice as a bad carb...

Sorry, but I don't quite understand this asinine post.

There. Are. No. Bad. Carbs.

I agree with you, to a degree. There are no bad carbs; however, some carbs are more efficient, some provide more long-lasting energy, some are more nutritionally dense per calorie. "Empty calories" are a thing, and white rice, for example, is one of those things. There is very little in the way of nutrition from white rice. It's mostly simple carbs. That can cause a spike in glucose and more hunger and cravings when you crash. It's fine if you add proteins and complex carbs. But with quinoa that's not an issue.

Brown rice is better for you, but he was specifically talking about white rice in his comment.

Last I checked, white rice did have nutritional value. Please explain how it is an empty calorie if it does provide me some carbs and protein?

_lyndseybrooke_

I just know it looks gross and I'd probably really hate the texture. I have no desire to try it. Regular rice works for me.

Burt_Huttz

I don't find Quinoa to be strange...it is a staple in many parts of the world. I love the stuff and I've been eating quinoa before quinoa was cool...I'm fairly well traveled though.

You're only saying that for credibility with all the hot quinoaphiles in the thread.

You wanna get really hot and bothered? I also have some bulgur in my pantry as well. Plan on making a wicked tabbouleh with it this weekend.

You can't do that kind of *kitten* with rice.

PikaKnight

I just know it looks gross and I'd probably really hate the texture. I have no desire to try it. Regular rice works for me.

Quinoa looks more like little bugs and when eating it, it's like you are trying to crack their shells.

vblasser

taste aside (and I do like it, i found a place where they sell them with basil, mint leaves, dried cranberries and peanuts - its a cold salad) is it any nutritious? it s a better option than rice, less carbs? What are its benefits??

salembambi

quinoa is so good with daiya and spices mmmmmm

Burt_Huttz

quinoa is so good with daiya and spices mmmmmm

You're just making up words now.


I eat my quinoa with purpadill and flaisysnakes, dusted with safferwillow.

George_Baileys_Ghost

I don't even care. I like quinoa. It's spelled fancy and eating it makes me feel good! So all you haters can suck it!

Kaelakcr

taste aside (and I do like it, i found a place where they sell them with basil, mint leaves, dried cranberries and peanuts - its a cold salad) is it any nutritious? it s a better option than rice, less carbs? What are its benefits??

Check out my response on the first page! I gave a rundown of the nutritional benefits.

Kaelakcr

I don't even care. I like quinoa. It's spelled fancy and eating it makes me feel good! So all you haters can suck it!

:flowerforyou:

Quinoa date? :P

YF92

Dont even know what that is!

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

I don't even care. I like quinoa. It's spelled fancy and eating it makes me feel good! So all you haters can suck it!

I have been called a hater. You know. In other threads.

Just throwing that out there.

Kels328

I agree! It's packed with macros, and it's tasteful alone but better with veggies,beans, and hot sauce. "But to each , their own" so like it as you may, but be mindful that it's very healthy for your body opposed to stranger refined items.

Burt_Huttz

I don't even care. I like quinoa. It's spelled fancy and eating it makes me feel good! So all you haters can suck it!

:flowerforyou:

Quinoa date? :P

Daiako

I like it but I'll admit it took me a while to get used to it. I like to dress it up with onions, peppers, probably cut some chicken strips or put some ground turkey in it. It is a good source of protein and doesn't have the bad carbs that rice has. Though I'll admit, having a strong Lousiana background, we ate a lot of white rice growing up and I will still occasionally have some.

So basically, cover it up with a bunch of other stuff so it's barely there and it's all good.

And bad carbs, especially rice as a bad carb...

Sorry, but I don't quite understand this asinine post.

There. Are. No. Bad. Carbs.

I agree with you, to a degree. There are no bad carbs; however, some carbs are more efficient, some provide more long-lasting energy, some are more nutritionally dense per calorie. "Empty calories" are a thing, and white rice, for example, is one of those things. There is very little in the way of nutrition from white rice. It's mostly simple carbs. That can cause a spike in glucose and more hunger and cravings when you crash. It's fine if you add proteins and complex carbs. But with quinoa that's not an issue.

Brown rice is better for you, but he was specifically talking about white rice in his comment.

I hear that might not be true. A lot of the nutrition in brown rice is, supposedly, locked in the indigestible fiber.

George_Baileys_Ghost

I don't even care. I like quinoa. It's spelled fancy and eating it makes me feel good! So all you haters can suck it!

:flowerforyou:

Quinoa date? :P