Quinoa Recipes

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tara473
tara473 Posts: 18 Member
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I've heard so many great things about Quinoa. I bought some, but now what?

What do I do with it???

Can anyone share any good Quinoa recipes??

Thanks
Tara

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  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
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    My favorite! But I just have mine plain... I first had it at a restaurant with spinach as a side. But I'd love to see some new ways to eat it!
  • FaeFae
    FaeFae Posts: 243 Member
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    what is it?? ive never heard of it!!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
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    It's pronounced keen-wah, it's kinda like a grain/seed, but gets kinda fluffy when you cook it. Reminded me of couscous in a way. It is really good!
    what is it?? ive never heard of it!!
  • mariabee
    mariabee Posts: 212 Member
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    If you Search under Recipes for 'quinoa' (here where you've posted this), you will find several recipes. Quinoa is de-lish... and you can really substitute it for rice in any dish, maybe even some couscous dishes (at least recipes I've tried). Yummy!
  • tara473
    tara473 Posts: 18 Member
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    xoxmalsxox - thanks for answering faefae's question, because I'm not sure I would have been able to!!! lol
  • tara473
    tara473 Posts: 18 Member
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    thank you mariabee! Going to go look there now!
  • darwintheboxer
    darwintheboxer Posts: 51
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    One of my favorite recipes, can be served warm (my favorite) or cold.

    Quinoa Salad with Black Beans

    1 cup (dry) organic quinoa
    ½ cup (dry) Israeli couscous
    1 can black beans
    ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
    6 oz. baby portabellas, diced
    1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
    4 stalks green onion, chopped
    ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

    Dressing:
    juice of 1 lime
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 tsp sugar
    ¼ tsp salt

    Prepare quinoa and Israeli couscous as directed on packaging. While cooking, sauté mushrooms
    in olive oil and rinse black beans. Mix all ingredients and dressing in large bowl.

    6 servings (approx. 225g)

    Nutritional Info (per serving):
    312 calories
    45 g carbs (3 g sugar)
    9 g fat
    11 g protein
    470 mg sodium (using regular canned beans)

    Edited to correct sodium, that is mg not grams!!!!
  • hajjcomb
    hajjcomb Posts: 118 Member
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    I love making a Greek quinoa salad with it- quinoa, feta, kalamata olives, red onion, olive oil. Simple, healthy (don't go crazy on the feta, or use fat free too), delicious.
  • tara473
    tara473 Posts: 18 Member
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    Just found this recipe...at this link http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/161508-jillian-michaels-quinoa-granola?hl=quinoa#posts-2157630

    Jillian Michaels' Quinoa Granola
    Makes approx. 10-2 tbsp servings

    Ingredients
    1 cup quinoa (uncooked, rinsed and drained)
    1/4 cup whole flaxseed
    1 tbs honey
    1 tbs olive oil
    Parchment paper

    Directions
    Preheat the oven to 375° and spread parchment paper over a cookie sheet. Combine the first four ingredients in a bowl. Spread the mixture over the parchment paper. Bake it in the oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Once it's completely cool, crumble the mixture. Combine 1/3 cup of the granola with nonfat plain Greek yogurt and fruit. Recipe makes about 10 - 2 tbsp servings.

    Nutrition per serving
    Calories – 155
    Carbs – 17g
    Fat – 7g
    Protein – 6g
    Fiber – 5g
    Sugar – 2g

    Can't wait to try this... Someone said on the thread that whole flax seeds work better than ground! I'm glad I read that, because all I ahve here is ground (and probably would have tried it!!).

    Thanks for your ideas!
  • lizb59
    lizb59 Posts: 35 Member
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    I've heard so many great things about Quinoa. I bought some, but now what?

    What do I do with it???

    Can anyone share any good Quinoa recipes??

    Thanks
    Tara
    I prepare it with vegetable broth instead of water - adds more flavor. It's also a great breakfast grain - add nuts, dried fruit, milk or soy milk. Here are some recipes: http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/basic-quinoa.php
  • ShellyMacchi
    ShellyMacchi Posts: 975 Member
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    oooh love sound of that black bean recipe.. *saves it for later *L*
  • sissy56
    sissy56 Posts: 108 Member
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    My husband makes it like rice - 2 to 1 ratio water to quinoa. Then we add whatever meat and veggies are in the fridge and it's dinner.
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,426 Member
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    I cook mine in chicken broth and then add some sauteed, diced veggies (onions, celery, mushrooms, carrots), some dried fruit (craisins or raisins) and some chopped toasted almonds. I love it and will eat it hot or cold. My kids hate it but they haven't hit the 20 time try something yet.

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