Quinoa? What is your favorite recipe

lauren3382

Marking to read. I'm trying to make myself like quinoa. I cannot stomach it plain. Maybe I'll try cooking it in low sodium chicken broth for some flavor.

lauren3382

BUMPING! :-)

Where do you buy it?

I've bought it in the health food section of my Kroger and also at Trader Joes.

daniellemitchell0020

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kenlad64

OK, after reading all that I am starving, it all sounds sooo good. Time to start jotting down some of these ideas!

valerie521

I substitute macaroni for quinoa - I melt cheese (usually the Laughing Cow chipolte cheese wedge(s) for a creaminess) in it and it makes a great side!
Its also good cooked in broth rather than water, with some fresh herbs stirred in. I've also done it in a stirfry, instead of rice.

Have fun cooking!

OMG -- what a GREAT idea. This sounds amazing. I love Quinoa but have never had it quite like this.
putting on my list and with chipolte cheese wedge - OMG

GuitarDreamer131

My favorite quinoa dish I've been cooking recently is to start sauteing some onions, peppers, and garlic. Then I will add the quinoa to that along with the required amount of chicken/vegetable broth. Then I will add a bunch of seasonings like cayenne pepper, cumin, pepper, etc as well as some lean andouille chicken sausage. You can add salt to taste, but be careful about adding too much salt, as the sausage usually has plenty and as it cooks with the quinoa it tends to disperse throughout. You can also add your favorite beans (such as black or pinto) and some corn as well.

Let that all cook down and then have a nice meal!

GuitarDreamer131

Marking to read. I'm trying to make myself like quinoa. I cannot stomach it plain. Maybe I'll try cooking it in low sodium chicken broth for some flavor.

Yeah you can't cook it in just water. I learned that the hard way a long time ago. Chicken/Vegetable broth is a must.

toysbigkid

bumping, OMG!!!! those q. burgers look fantastic!!!!!!

DEEDLYNN

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eeebee

so many great ideas

jennt_22

bump!!! so much goodness

patchesgizmo

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jenngi620

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SheilAnneSmith

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aphillips8180

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shayne707

Same way I like couscous - cooked and cooled, then mixed with chopped onion, peppers, cucumber, mint, lemon juice, seasoning, feta cheese and sundried tomatoes/olive oil (calories permitting on the last two!).

^this^ with black olives too

cjack19

bumping for ideas

Amestris

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DarkNebula84

Quinoa black bean casserole my kids even love it! Under 300 calories per serving


http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1239857

mgmlap

I cook in chicken broth..then saute in butter with some garlic and piri piri seasoning..gives it a toasty taste

eknobbe

BUMP! I LOVE QUINOA!

naomicp

bump for later, thank you everyone :-)

miracole

I make it into a breakfast bake, quinoa, vanilla silk, and either chopped apples and cinnamon, dried cranberries, or really any fruit combo that you like baked! Alternate liquids to cook it in are no sugar added fruit juices (was DELICIOUS with pure apple juice!)

ClarksMommy

Keeping until later... GREAT Quinoa recipes!

Mel2626

Bump for later~ great ideas here!!

BG10708

Bump. Great ideas for the box of Quinoa that I bought weeks ago.

juddrnaut

I love making jambalaya (I make a veg version with tofu, veggie dogs, and button mushrooms) with quinoa instead of rice. I find the quinoa is more "earthy" and the flavour is so much better than rice with those spices.

juicyfruitkk

Ohh there are some great ideas on this!

I like to cook mine in a rice cooker then let it cool. After it is cold I add feta, kalamata olives, diced red onion/tomato/cucumber with a little salt & pepper. SO good! :drinker:

james132

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Healthy_Melva

Bump for later. Thanks guys.