Quinoa?

Jensaystoyou

Do you eat it? How do you prepare it? Tonight is my first time making it for myself and all I did was boil it... pretty boring. Looking for some good ideas!

iwantahealthierme13

I eat it with stirfry veggies normally.

Last time I had it was with mushrooms, kale and a chicken kabob

jenrusow

I boil it but then add garlic, sauted veggies, mrs dash. Sometimes siracha or teriyaki sauce. Very versatile! Love it!

AlynnP1005

I make it into a granola, or use it as an oatmeal replacement

tpittsley77

Go to www.twopeasandtheirpod.com and look up their blackquinoa salad with avocado and mango. Holy yum!!!!

1shauna1

I cooked it in veg broth (could use chicken or beef too). While that was cooking I sauteed some peppers, onions & zucchini with spices. Then when everything was cooked I stirred it together. It was really good!

tehzephyrsong

I haven't done much experimentation with it myself, but my roommate this past semester would use quinoa along with kidney/white beans and corn in her veggie burgers. As far as I could tell she just mashed together cooked quinoa, beans, and corn, formed the resulting paste into patties, then lightly breaded and fried them in just enough oil to lightly coat the surface of the pan. They were good! Another roommate chopped up a few chile peppers and added them to the mix, giving the patties a pleasant kick.

Capka

I make a cold quinoa tabbouleh salad - very good! Just cook 1 cup of quinoa in 2 c. of water, plus a little salt, until tender, about 15 minutes simmered (rinse uncooked quinoa first). Cool down, then mix with 1 chopped cucumber, 3 chopped ripe tomatoes, 1 or 2 green onions (green part), and 1 cup finely chopped parsley. In another bowl make the dressing: mix 1/4 c. olive oil, 1/2 t. salt, 1/4 c. lemon juice. Stir all together and chill. Better the next day. If you like tabbouleh, you'll love this. I have to eat gluten free and can't have wheat, so anything quinoa is perfect for us.

EAlexandraB

I make a caprese-type salad with it:

Quinoa
Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Chopped Bocconcini
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Kosher Salt and Pepper

mmbleb

I basically use it just like I would rice!

myfitnessval

i recently had it in a veggie soup! so delicious. but i agree with the broth ideas and using it as rice. mmm. i had a friend who stuffed bell peppers with qinuoa and other veggies then baked it. mmm.

paintgirl21

I use quinoa fairly often as I have gluten sensitivity. I like to mix it into a pilaf with buckwheat, millet, and rice.

bryonysten

You should try this site completely dedicated to quinoa for some ideas. Happy cooking!


http://www.cookingquinoa.net

wackyfunster

1) Rinse well
2) Put in rice cooker
3) Add chicken broth
4) Add smoked paprika
5) Press 'cook' button
6) Profit

iKapuniai

I made fried quinoa once, like fried rice... w/ egg, lots of SPAM (!!!), shoyu (aka soy sauce), green onions, regular onions, and shredded carrots... YUMMERS! Turned out pretty good.

kikiboniki

I have mixed quinoa with rice in my rice cooker. Helps add some extra protein to the rice without TONS of extra calories.

kikiboniki

I make a caprese-type salad with it:

Quinoa
Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Chopped Bocconcini
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Kosher Salt and Pepper

what is bocconcini?

Franticantics

I like it for breakfast - cook it in your milk of choice, with blueberries,raisins,cinnamon and agave/maple syrup...amazing

callmejessica

quinoa can be really tasty when cooked properly. i like to make it like how i make rice pilaf. all you would need is garlic, shallots, salt, a bay leaf, and some thyme!

Erindipitous

It's very versatile.

My biggest tip is to make sure you rinse it very well before you cook it.

_trickpie

I make a caprese-type salad with it:

Quinoa
Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Chopped Bocconcini
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Kosher Salt and Pepper

what is bocconcini?

the greatest cheese.

CeeRawr89

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/01/beef-potato-and-quinoa-soup.html#

BaconMD

I basically use it just like I would rice!

This. Or try it with some tomato sauce, like a pasta. Good stuff!

SashThompson

So tasty.... Soooo high in carbs. A lot higher than rice or pasta. It's a shame though, I love a good quinoa salad with tomato and basil

dls06

I cook it like rice and then cool. Add any fresh veggies you like, olives and some vinegarette. Serve hot or cold.

wellbert

Pro tip: it needs to be washed before you cook it.

I simply replaced rice with quinoa. Sometimes I make a quinoa salad. It's basically random veggies, beans, quinoa...

Krisgren

This is my favorite one....... http://www.tastypalettes.com/2009/07/quinoa-and-summer-fruit-salad.html