First time QUINOA user! Recipes?

Doreen_Murray · March 2012

I never thought of adding chicken stock, but Kitchen Basics makes a no salt added very low sodium vegetable stock which may add some flavor. I make tons of salads with Quinoa (most recent is more southwest: corn, black beans, cilantro, red pepper, lime juice, red onion, avocado, tomato = yummy!). Feel free to take a look at my diary! I'm sure I'll have more posted on there since I have a box in my pantry just waiting!

Luvbutterflies · March 2012

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babynew · March 2012

If you are out of stock to cook it in, just add a bay leaf

You can also just sprout it overnight covered in water!

Recently,I made a Tasty Salad: Just add Red Bell Pepper
(chopped large),Mango, Black Beans, Onion +Dress
I think I used Lemon or Lime / Grapeseed Oil.

FLAVOR EXPLOSION IN MY. MOUTH exact meas.on Tj :flowerforyou:

claudiandw · March 2012

I toast it in a frying pan until it is lightly browned and starts to pop and then I pour it into a jar to use as I need it. I buy the kind that is pre washed also.

I'm new to quinoa and I love it!!! This recipe is awesome.

Quinoa, Apple, Cranberry, and Feta Salad

1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
3 cups quinoa, cooked (about 1 cup uncooked)
2 apples, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
6 green onions, diced or snipped, bulbs discarded
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, a fruity one
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
sea salt and fresh black pepper

Instructions

In a small skillet over medium heat toast walnuts about 5 minutes stirring often. Remove and allow to cool. Add olive oil, 1/3 cup of the toasted walnuts and lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large bowl combine quinoa, apples, cranberries, feta cheese, green onions and the remaining walnuts. Pour dressing over top and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Best eaten at room temperature.