Quinoa

hwilliams519

So I finally bought some quinoa. It was kind of expensive ($5 a box). I'm looking for some recipes and tips. I don't feel comfortable experimenting with this food. Please help. What's your favorite way(s) to prepare quinoa?

NNsMomma

I've been eating Quinoa for years. Use it like rice for the most simple way but here is a great recipe I use often....

Greek Quinoa and Avocado Salad Recipe - Food by Yahoo! Shine!
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/recipes/greek-quinoa-and-avocado-salad-536434/

dayzeerock

$5 a box?! I get it in bulk for around $3 a pound at my grocery store...do you have a bulk aisle where you shop? That's REALLY steep for quinoa. Anyway, I like to cook it in vegetable stock instead of just water for more flavor, and throw it on top of a salad...super yummy and nutritious!

Krazyfit

I like to cook it using vegetable broth instead of water. then I add to it finely chopped (steamed) vegetables like mushrooms, onion, garlic, celery, carrots. I use it just like that or with a side of meat. There are also recipes for Quinoa patties, very yummy ( I make mine a little different each time) It is versitile.... feel free to experiment!

ChantalGG

I like to use it in soup to replace noodles or rice. I make a salad and use quinoa and veggies in yogurt dressing. I basically use it to replace rice or noodle dishes.

brneydgrlie

You can substitute quinoa in any rice or couscous recipe you already use. You can also cook it sweetened and eat it the way you would oatmeal.

shelld70

Just tried quinoa last night! It thought it was good. It is a little pricey, but a nice change from rice, couscous, and pasta.

jb_2011

This is a wonderful recipe, so easy to make and just delicious!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx

CandeesLand

I use it in stuffed peppers the most, mixed in with diced tomatoes and ground turkey, even my anti-health-food husband likes it.

krlaws2

I made this recipes with it over the weekend. www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--3076/quinoa-soup.asp

I added in some extra seasoning, but it was really tasty. It basically replaced the noodles for a chicken noodle soup. It was really filling and one serving was just under 200 calories.

bast2112

I use it as a substitute for rice in just about anything. I even cook it in my rice cooker. I've used it to make spanish style rice, and have been meaning to try stuffing bell peppers with it. Pretty good stuff!

Also, I get a pretty big bag of it at Costco for about $10.

KnottyJen

I just found this recipe last night and thought it sounded delicious!

http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeid=249901

cgavin77

**Copied this from my Recipe builder.

Chickpea & Quinoa Bajane
1Cup spinach, 3/4Cup chickp, 2/3Cup qunoa

Swanson - Organic - Vegetarian Vegetable Broth - Low Sodium, 2 cup 30cals
Ancient Harvest - Quinoa - Traditional - Personal, 1 cup dry 688
Leeks - (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 2 cup, chopped or diced 64cals
Spice World - Minced Garlic, 4 tsp 20cals
Carrots - Raw, 2 cup, chopped 105cals
Goya - Chick Peas (Garbanzos) Low Sodium, 1 container (1 4/5 cup (122g) ea.) 350cals
Home Prepared - Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, 0.5 lemon 6cals
Vegetable - Baby Spinach, 1 Cups 13cals
Hannaford - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 TBSP 120cals
Peppers - Sweet, red, raw, 0.5 cup, chopped 19cals

Total: 1415
Per Serving: 283cals

skinnyhappy

Quinoa is great for breakfast! After cooking, stir in cinnamon, dried or fresh fruit and then drizzle with honey or agave nectar! Deeeeelish.

kelzz193

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you gals have some great ideas, I've too have been wanting to try it & after reading these posts will be buyging some next grocery trip!

katschi

Photo is of them just before going in the oven.


I used to make TexMex meatloaf muffins with quinoa.

Follow your favorite meatloaf recipe and instead of breadcrumbs or whatever replace it with 1 cup cooked quinoa.

MB_Positif

You can do almost anything with it. The link below is a recipe that I use and everyone loves it!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/mbcarreno08/view/quinoa-salad-with-cherries-and-pecans-80963

katzav

tons of these sound great! thanx!

FemininGuns

I've been using Quinoa for a while... easy to cook and love to fry it up in some coconut oil with green onions and sea salts

OrganicGal

First of all, love your quotation. Quinoa is an awesome whole grain, and when purchased in bulk, it truly is cost effective. The beauty of the grain is that you don't have to consume alot per meal. You can use it in dishes as well as a side dish...or a main one. Depends on what you add to it. I would go online and google "recipes using quinoa" and watch how many hits you find. I love experimenting with new grains and trying to find what works for me and my family. I know you'll love it and do well with whatever you choose to use it for. (Just don't use the box for a door stop out of frustration on how to cook it.) LOL

nehtaeh

bump**

you gals have some great ideas, I've too have been wanting to try it & after reading these posts will be buyging some next grocery trip!

Ditto!