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Quinoa Mac and Cheese

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  • carneson3
    carneson3 Posts: 33
    bump
  • piratesaregrand
    piratesaregrand Posts: 356 Member
    Yum, had this for dinner tonight
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,033 Member
    This is very similar to a quinoa burger recipe I just tried!

    2 cups cooked quinoa
    3 eggs
    3 tbsp Flour
    1 carrot finely grated (or sub zucchini)
    1 small onion finely diced
    1 cup grated cheese
    1/2 cup cottage cheese or sour cream (I didn't have any of either so I left it out...made no difference)
    Seasonings...I used 1 tsp chili powder, dash of curry and a tsp of garlic salt...very versatile for any flavor you're looking for

    Mix it all together (after letting quinoa cool a bit)..if it's too wet, add a little more flour. Use a 1/4 cup to drop into a hot oiled pan (i spritzed with olive oil between each batch) and flatten to about half an inch thickness. Fry until golden brown, then flip.

    You can serve on a bun like a real burger, or a lettuce bed. I just ate mine on their own. Suggested toppings were mayo/ketchup (fry sauce), tatziki...could be anything depending on your flavorings.

    When I made it I ended up with 11 patties at 120 calories each (not including the olive oil for frying). Super yummy!
    Thanks for sharing :)
  • Timfran22
    Timfran22 Posts: 4
    Love Quiboa, I never thought to user it in a "burger" or "mac n cheese" . Big Bump and thanks
  • jennieb75
    jennieb75 Posts: 41 Member
    Thanks for the recipe! Sounds great!
  • DaraEden
    DaraEden Posts: 68 Member
    Bump!
  • ferb03
    ferb03 Posts: 82
    bump
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Great recipe idea, thanks.
  • tbrp
    tbrp Posts: 386 Member
    Thanks, sounds awesome
  • Pandasarecool
    Pandasarecool Posts: 508 Member
    bump!
  • Sinisi2012
    Sinisi2012 Posts: 333 Member
    bump
  • kayg82
    kayg82 Posts: 17 Member
    :-)
  • kayg82
    kayg82 Posts: 17 Member
    Never heard of quinoa! What is it and where can I buy it?
    Its a small grain, comes in a box or resealable package, usually found by the rice.
  • sarahcsmaller
    sarahcsmaller Posts: 68 Member
    Bump. now something I finally want to make with it:)
  • aksimmo
    aksimmo Posts: 3 Member
    I tried this about a month ago and it turned out really dry. I love the idea though and may try it again to see if I have better luck this time.
  • astrylian
    astrylian Posts: 194 Member
    Going to save this for later! Thank you.
  • Healthy_4_Life2
    Healthy_4_Life2 Posts: 595 Member
    Bump. Thanks for sharing.
  • Nana920
    Nana920 Posts: 51 Member
    It's a high protein grain. I found it in the rice section of
    Our high end grocery store. Try the gluten free isle also.
  • Nana920
    Nana920 Posts: 51 Member
    Bump...I love quinoa ....thanks for sharing the recipes
  • KateS211
    KateS211 Posts: 21 Member
    !
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    Bump for dinner!
  • vittix
    vittix Posts: 84 Member
    bump
  • NClala05
    NClala05 Posts: 16
    bump
  • donnajaycody
    donnajaycody Posts: 5
    Bump
  • verdemujer
    verdemujer Posts: 1,397 Member
    :flowerforyou: I love Quinoa, my kids like mac & cheese - what a great way to put them together - thanks!
  • kcdoglover
    kcdoglover Posts: 8 Member
    Plan to make this yumminess tonight!!! Love quinoa. Have you frozen the leftovers successfully?
  • sweetkeys
    sweetkeys Posts: 81 Member
    bump
  • Stac2004
    Stac2004 Posts: 88 Member
    Awesome! Thanks!
  • Tammyinbali
    Tammyinbali Posts: 56 Member
    bump

    thanks for the ideas. i eat quinoa often & am excited to find ways to mix it up :)
  • keenercam
    keenercam Posts: 321 Member
    Wow! That sounds fabulous. I have some quinoa and didn't like it "plain". I will use it for this recipe and hopefully will love it enough so that the rest of what I have doesn't go to waste. Thanks for sharing!
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