Quinoa

Italian_mom

Hello, I'm currently trying out quinoa, and was wondering if anyone had some good recipes to use with it, or even just to add to it?

amberinco

Martha Stewart has a yummy breakfast quinoa recipe, but I eat it for dinner sometimes (I only make half the recipe, the whole thing is way too much for me!)

Also, on these boards I have found cinnamon quinoa bake: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/493997-cinnamon-quinoa-bake

You can also look on pinterest. Just search for quinoa and you'll find snacks, quinoa mac n cheese, etc

Good luck!

donaldonaldonald

Quinoa salad: add sliced green onions, mint leaves, dried cranberries, nuts (optional), lime juice. So good.

LoriInIowa

Quinoa salad: add sliced green onions, mint leaves, dried cranberries, nuts (optional), lime juice. So good.

^^ this, plus some chopped green (red, yellow or orange!) pepper and chopped cucumber!

Yum!

greasygriddle_wechnage

made this just last week, excellent!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Quinoa-Stir-Fry-with-Vegetables-and-Chicken-357090

ariant23

If you are looking at eating it "plain" like rice always make it with chicken/beef/veggie stock instead of water. If you are doing it for breakfast, like oatmeal, make it with milk.

AggieLu

Here you go - awesome quinoa recipes:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quinoa-Corporation/139850262711876

biged335

I've been meaning to try Quinoa. I'll have to try some of these recipes.

rachleb

I make a quinoa 'salad' with avocado chunks, sliced cucumbers, lemon juice, a tsp of olive oil, and some adobo seasoning. It is really good, and really filling! You could also add tomato, green onions and cilantro, but I never do

alliover

Try this one. I heat up approx 3/4 cup in the microwave for a minute and then add a half cup of skim milk bringing the calorie count up to almost 200.

Cranberry Raisin Quinoa
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup Thompson seedless raisins
1/3 cup Craisins
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp Splenda
1/4 cup skim milk

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Heat one serving up in microwave until warm and then pour 1/2 cup skim milk over it.

Makes 6 servings at approx. 150 calories per serving (without extra skim milk). Will keep in fridge for 4 or 5 days.

Carbs – 30g
Fat – 1g
Protein – 3g
Sodium – 13mg
Fiber – 3g

Italian_mom

Thanks so much for all the great recipes, cant wait to try them!!

HILMAN76

I add mushrooms to the pot and let it cook together, I love Quinoa. I have added a small box of craisins also, its delicious!

RillSoji

Tried a quinoa recipe this evening and didn't particularly care for it. But I like the texture of the quinoa just fine so....tagging this thread for more recipe ideas! ^_^

maxmariesfo

Yum!

http://www.eatcleandiet.com/the_kitchen_table/recipe/recipe.aspx?id=2088

TCWE

I sautee in a little bit of oil: small cubes of zuchinni and onions(and any other veggies of choice- peppers,mushrooms....)
Then I add chicken stock and bring it to a boil.
Add the quinoa and put on a medium heat and cover. Let cook till all the liquid is gone!
Its super easy and really yum!

watergirl626

So far I've tried adding sauteed mushrooms and spinach to it, with some red pepper for heat (yum), and a recipe from allrecipe.com black beans and quinoa. It has corn in it too. Yummy. I make full recipes on Sunday nights and then divvy it up for my lunches for the week.

Dilfster

I like to eat it plain as a side dish with almost anything.