Quinoa - ideas for??

ursula71

Is anyone cooking with Quinoa? I want to start incorporating it into my diet to get some extra protein out in one of my starches - but would love to have some ideas of what anyone is doing to make it a bit different.

Tonight when I cooked it I cooked it and then mixed in some chopped black olives and mushrooms, a little garlic, tiny bit of olive oil and some lemon juice and lemon zest...it was very yummy!!

Would love to hear what anyone else is doing.....

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kylielouttit

I just had some in Turkey Meatloaf! Yummy!

ProTFitness

I will have on the side with meat and veggies or mixed it with black beans salsa and maybe avocado.

jcat83

I cook it according to directions and then add NutriYeast and Bragg's (which is kind of like soy sauce but organic, natural and better for you) Or try this recipe


3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 small red chile, chopped (optional)
2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
4 ounces grilled chicken breast, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon soy sauce



Place quinoa in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook, undisturbed, until quinoa absorbs water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and leave uncovered. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, garlic and chile, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Remove vegetables and return skillet to heat; add quinoa, along with egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until egg is evenly distributed, about 2 minutes. Add vegetables, chicken, scallions, cilantro and soy sauce; cook 1 minute more. Divide stir-fry among 4 bowls; serve warm.

LadyJayneLove

I have made it as a higher protein breakfast cereal with unpeeled apples and raisins. Add cinnamon and honey to taste. Yum! Keeps me full in the morning.

Somenameioi

I'm making it for dinner tonight- http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-with-Chickpeas-and-Tomatoes/Detail.aspx I haven't tried it before.

I am in love with this one-http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx I substitute one can of the beans with diced tomatoes and add greek yogurt and shredded cheese on top

bex1013

I'm making it for dinner tonight- http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-with-Chickpeas-and-Tomatoes/Detail.aspx I haven't tried it before.

I am in love with this one-http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx I substitute one can of the beans with diced tomatoes and add greek yogurt and shredded cheese on top

Oh my gosh, my roommate made that and it was so good!

I make a quinoa salad with sliced grape tomatoes, a cucumber, an avocado and Newman's Own Light Italian dressing. So good. Yumm

lindainak

Thanks for suggesting this recipe. I actually have all the ingredients to make tonight for dinner!

ursula71

Thanks all for some great ideas!!! I will be trying them out!!!

mandavann

This is my favorite quinoa dish and it's so good with some quacamole!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Quinoa-with-Black-Beans-and-Cilantro-243392

Steph_135

I am in love with this one-http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx I substitute one can of the beans with diced tomatoes and add greek yogurt and shredded cheese on top

Oh thank goodness! Something to eat for lunch! :happy:

Edit: This is an amazing recipe!!

mamagooskie

I use it in my stuffed peppers. I eat it for breakfast with splenda and milk, I use it anywhere I'd use rice, it's great with stirfry.