Quinoa - superfood
sj2birch
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I was recently told about the grain quinoa, it tastes and looks a bit like cous cous and can be use as a subsitute for pasta and rice, however, here's the great part, it digests as a protien and not a carb!
I have been eating it instead of pasta and rice in the evenings (I am trying not to eat carbs past 5pm) and I have noticed a difference!
I have to say it's not great on it's own, it needs a sauce like a bolognaise, curry or chilli but I have got used to it and actually really enjoy it!
I just thought I would share this as I was glad it was shared with me :-)
I have been eating it instead of pasta and rice in the evenings (I am trying not to eat carbs past 5pm) and I have noticed a difference!
I have to say it's not great on it's own, it needs a sauce like a bolognaise, curry or chilli but I have got used to it and actually really enjoy it!
I just thought I would share this as I was glad it was shared with me :-)
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I just started using Quinoa a few weeks ago. I love it with salsa, or cook it with garlic!0
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I'm a huge fan of Quinoa! I usually add it to salads. Recently I made a Quinoa, spinnach, and sausage dish with it and it was amazing. I add garlic and fat free salad dressings to it to zip the flavor factor up.
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I like quinoa, but it's kind of pricey. I'm a big fan of bulgur wheat, which is also pretty good!0
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I rather starve to death0
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I love quinoa. There's also quinoa pasta try udi's gluten free bread!! it's amazing!!0
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I like quinoa, but it's kind of pricey. I'm a big fan of bulgur wheat, which is also pretty good!
Look in the bulk bins at your grocery store. I got mine for $2.00 a pound.0 -
I Love Quinoa! Because it is pricey I have bulgar wheat too0
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You can also use it for a breakfast cereal in place of oatmeal. I also make it into a chicken stir fry. Tastes better than stir fry rice.0
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I made some last night. Just had the idea to squeeze fresh orange juice into it and finely chopped mint. It was really good!0
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The trick is to saute the quinoa lightly with a little olive oil, before you cook it, I use half low sodium chicken broth and half water to add flavor to it, sauteing the quinoa beforehand helps it retain a great grainy texture0
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I LOVE it. Great in burritos cooked with lime and cilantro, or as oatmeal with a little brown sugar. Also good as a base for saucy meals instead of rice. It's so ridiculously versatile, and takes on any flavors naturally0
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I agree!! I just recently started using Quinoa too and I LOVE it!!! I'm a big rice and pasta person so this is a GREAT substitute for people like us! It fills you up and it satisfies my craving for pasta and rice....I'm in LOVE! )0
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I did find out the hard way that you must RINSE it before cooking!0
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i'm a BIG fan! try adding a little low sodium broth like veggie, chicken, beef, etc., to the water when you cook it. yum!:happy:0
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I've been meaning to make the switch...Mind giving me a few suggestions on how to cook it up? I have a rice steamer, can I make it in there?0
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Excellent, I just bought some today, I will give it a chance!xx0
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I've been meaning to make the switch...Mind giving me a few suggestions on how to cook it up? I have a rice steamer, can I make it in there?
I'm sure you could. I cook rice in a regular pot though... just 1:2 ratio grain to water. 20 mins on simmer after boiling at the beginning. It's so simple.0 -
My son had this in his kitchen and told me it's a seed. He and his wife are on a grain free diet. I have some now just need to find how I like it best. The last time I ate it I got very constipated and so have been nervous about eating it again. :sick:0
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I had never even heard of quinoa until I found this recipe (http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2010/10/quinoa-salad-with-pears-and-baby.html) and since I tried it, it is the best thing that I have discovered so far in my weight loss journey. If fact, for dinner tonight, I made quinoa stuffed peppers (http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/10896). Delicious!0
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I eat at least a box of Quinoa a week. It's a staple in my diet.0
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Love Me some Quinoa. It is amazingly versatile. I have done a spin off of this recipe...
http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/blast-from-the-past-with-a-new-twist/
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Recipes would be great for us newbies to Quinoa....I've heard a lot about it but have NO idea how to cook it.... :blushing:0
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Recipes would be great for us newbies to Quinoa....I've heard a lot about it but have NO idea how to cook it.... :blushing:
Cook it like rice... but give it a quick rinse before cooking to remove soapy tasting substances naturally found on quinoa.0 -
...here's the great part, it digests as a protien and not a carb!
I don't mean to sound negative, as I also love quinoa, but would someone care to back that one up with some science? I certainly don't see how a grain that is high in carbohydrates & moderate in protein levels, could be "digested as a protein."0 -
Quinoa is quite awesome. I like to use it in salads as well and sometimes I sub it in soups that normally call for rice.I like quinoa, but it's kind of pricey. I'm a big fan of bulgur wheat, which is also pretty good!
Look in the bulk bins at your grocery store. I got mine for $2.00 a pound.
It's $1.29 a pound for me. :-D0 -
...here's the great part, it digests as a protien and not a carb!
I don't mean to sound negative, as I also love quinoa, but would someone care to back that one up with some science? I certainly don't see how a grain that is high in carbohydrates & moderate in protein levels, could be "digested as a protein."
It is a complete protein (contains all of the essential amino acids) which is another reason why I love it (I'm vegan) but this "digests as a protein" thing is bunk.0 -
I'm uncertain as to whether or not it digests as a protein but it I do think it is the only complete vegetarian protein (contains all essential amino acids) . That could be the reference....
That said, I use it in place of rice almost exclusively! Love it- a big bag at costco was relatively reasonable and has lasted forever.0 -
Just had some with dinner !!!!0
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I add it on a whim to various things, like cottage cheese. My housemate and I use it and chia seed to supplement our mostly vegetarian diets and it's been fantastic!! I personally like it "raw", as a garnish, but you have to be acclimated to that type of thing I think. Chia seed, per serving, is cheaper, so that's where we get most of our plant proteins. Chia, by the by, has more vitamin content.0
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I rather starve to death0
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