Quinoa

icanplay3

Silly question.......but what does quinoa taste like? And how would I prepare it? Keep in mind I don't like to make very complicated meals that take forever because I am a Mom and I work full time too. :bigsmile:

Crysty2010

I treat it like a brown rice. So I use it to make quick lunches for myself like quinoa, vegs (like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower), and a lean meat (grilled chicken or pork). I usually throw in some hot sauce too for a little added flavor dimension and mix it all together like a stir-fry kinda thing. My kids won't eat it. It's something I buy for meal preppin' for myself.

Sabine_Stroehm

Like a nutty rice. I think it's quite tasty. I usually cook it in broth if it's a dinner food. Sometimes we use it in place of oats for breakfast...

icanplay3

How long does it take to cook?

ivygirl1937

Same amount of time as rice. I just throw it in my rice cooker and turn it on. Takes like 20 minutes.

I mix it with eggs and make breakfast muffins.

aneary1980

about 15 minutes you boil it.

I half cook it and then when I bung it in the microwave at lunch it isn't over cooked.

Mhgretsch

1/2 cup quinoa + 1 cup water, simmer for 15 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes, fluff with fork, eat...makes 2 servings.

I like it plain, or make a pilaf by adding it to a sauté of a bit of olive oil, minced garlic, diced red pepper and diced mango...yum!

icanplay3

Awesome...thanks for the input everyone...you all are an inspiration to me! I am adding quinoa to my grocery list.

Nice2BFitAgain

How long does it take to cook?

1 cup quinoa - 2 cups liquid - boil gently 15 minutes

http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/common-mistakes/article/5-most-common-mistakes-when-cooking-quinoa

RavenLibra

I use it as a "supplement" .. by adding it to other dishes, like salads, stews... soups... cook it like oatmeal then put it in the fridge so it's there when I want to add it

donna710

I've made it sweet (by adding stevia and cinnamon) and savory (adding garlic/onion, etc.)... I've also mixed it with scrambled eggs.
I love it...

ythannah

Like a nutty rice.

This. A very mild nutty rice.

I have quinoa cocoa puffs cereal, lol, and people have given me quinoa cookies. It's pretty versatile.

I've thrown it into the crockpot as an add-in to vegetarian chilli. Quinoa stuffed peppers are good too.

Sabine_Stroehm

Fwiw, costco has frozen organic quionoa/kale packs that are very handy and tasty. Just note that a bag is not ONE serving.

threnjen

It is really yummy. Like others have said, use it where you would use rice.

I usually make my family white rice and myself a serving of quinoa instead (they would eat the quinoa too, but it is expensive so I may as well just eat it for me)

JtKeil

It's delicious, try cooking it with stock and adding diced onions and mushrooms to it (fried first). Olives and feta are also great additions.

Or have it as a dessert like a rice pudding, or a replacement for oatmeal/porridge. It's very versatile.

juanitarochelle2014

I tried it very good and keeps u full longer I will definitely buy it again

RedfootDaddy

I use it as a filler in chili - makes it nice and thick in place of ground beef. I've also had quinoa pancakes and quinoa salad - I agree, tiny nutty brown rice. Kinda pops in your mouth like tobiko.

extra_medium

Rinse it really well or it can have a pretty sandy texture.

Soggynode

Cooks really well in our rice cooker. Just watch the calories... they can get out of hand pretty quick.