Quinoa: Love it, like it, hate it, never tried it?

hanahlai

Quinoa: Love it, like it, hate it, never tried it?

If you do like it/love it? How do you prepare it and with what?

Anastacia1119

Love it! You can prepare it like rice. I usually prepare it in low sodium, fat free, chicken broth with some chopped carrots, celery and onions. Like a pilaf. It's kind of nutty in flavor, so you have to get used to it at first. There are a ton of recipes online to google!

JenAiMarres

Like it....I like to buy the kind that already has the flavor added to it...can't think of the brand right now!! But way better than plain (even after I doctored it up)!

heatherfitz

I love quinoa! I cook it as a side with fish and add lemon pepper, mmm...

IvoryParchment

A breakfast place near me serves a quinoa porridge that is to die for, but I'm sure it's high calorie. Hot, buttery, topped with mixed berry compote. I haven't tried to create a low cal alternative yet.

litatura

Love it! I use it as a chicken side dish and just cook it in low fat/low sodium chicken broth. Yum!

RaeN81

Delicious, I cook it, cool it and make a salad with it. Delicious and so nutritious.

TexanThom

Never tried it...What is it?

Contrarian

I use it to replace meat in my chili.

clockworkkarly

i actually just tried it for the first time today. i didn't exactly do anything special with it... put a bit of soy sauce and sriracha on it (my two most favorite things) and even those didn't help. i thought it was super bland. cooked differently it might be good but on it's own it needs a lot of help. not my cup of tea, but may be yours. it's worth a try!

SilMarillion

Cooking it tonight, with poached salmon and steamed green beans... I eat it three nights a week... love the stuff.

FatUncleRob

I like it. Have to make sure I add chicken stock and/or seasoning. Too bland if just cooked in water.

I use it where I'd normally eat rice.

Goes really well with chilli.

thelovelyLIZ

I loooooove quinoa. I use it in place of rice or cous cous mostly. I tried breakfast quinoa, and didn't love it, which was disappointing. I'd also really like to try a quinoa casserole. Quinoa salads are always good too.

BibiFit03

This is hands down the Best. Quinoa. Recipe. Ever. I love love LOVE it. It takes a bit of prep, and maybe isn't an everyday meal because it's a bit higher in calorie content due to all the extra deliciousness, but it's so good it's worth it.

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/tricolour_quinoa.php

snoopynut1972

It's growing on me. :-) Used it last night in Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/detail.aspx) and it was really good.

saraann4

never tried it...want to try it...not exactly sure how to prepare it

wrevhn

I have had quinoa pasta. I'm gluten intolerate. Its the best thing ever!

Never had straight up quinoa. plan on getting use to using the flour though. not sure if/when i will brave just the grain cooked.

ForeverIrish

http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/basic-quinoa.php

http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/cooking-with-quinoa-00412000073996/

Love it! Check out the links above--easy prep and some decent recipes. I'm not vegan, but I cook a lot, and the site works. The Cooking Light site is a place to get a lot of decent recipes, all with nutritional information.

Most bags of quinoa, unless you buy it in bulk, will have cooking instructions on the bag. I've had the plain jane version and red, and there are probably more varieties I haven't tried. It's considered a major superfood these days.

Good luck! Please keep us posted--I'm excited to hear how you've eaten it.

sherylhs

I use it to replace meat in my chili.

Oooo, that sounds wonderful. Care to share the recipe??

Thanks,
~Sheryl

debbiestine

I just added my leftover quinoa to a can of split pea soup and a left over ham/bone. It was delicious- it's very good for you. I don't eat rice anymore (or pasta,bread,cereal).
From the box:
"Quinoa contains more high quality protein than other grain and it's one of the best sources of protein in the vegetable kingdom."

Strivingforhealth12

Love it! I have been eating Quinoa Porridge almost every morning for breakfast. I also like it cooked with black beans and sauteed veggies added for a main meal.

SweetSammie

Love it!

Last time I made it, I used coconut milk and put in sh*take (yup, it'll censor that) mushrooms, a little shredded coconut and green onion. Had it with crab cakes, mixed greens and mango salsa (I think I need to make that again soon). It reminds me most of couscous if you have ever had that.

I've made it with slivered almonds, then used it as a savory side dish, then ate the leftovers with berries and milk for breakfast.

Contrarian

"Quinoa contains more high quality protein than other grain and it's one of the best sources of protein in the vegetable kingdom."

When did vegetables become a kingdom and who is their king? I miss everything.

Femtec74

Love it! This is my favorite quinoa salad recipe. Super easy and always a big hit at pot lucks.

http://queenbeecoupons.com/2012/03/quinoa-salad-with-black-beans-corn-feta-and-lime-dressing/

I usually cook the quinoa in a rice cooker - just double the water. Enjoy!

queenofgrey

i tried it tonight for the first time. seeds of change's quinoa and brown rice. and, dear lord, it was delicious. and the servings are HUGE for how little the calories are.

MNguerita

Made a salad with it for my cousin's graduation BBQ...was pretty good, smelled like something you would feed a horse when it was cooking though.

katemme

My friend makes it all the time, and I've heard good things about it. I just bought a box the other day, and I am looking forward to trying it. Just need to find a good recipe!

monkeybrain2012

Love it!!!! Just had some for dinner.
I cook a big pot and use throughout the week in different recipes.
Here's my favorite way to prepare - I put the quinoa in a pan on the stove to dry toast it. I just keep mixing it around until the first seeds start to pop and it gets slightly darker and toasted. Then I rinse it very well and put it back in the pan. Usually 1 1/2 cups water to a cup of quinoa, 1tsp butter and some sea salt. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed about 20 min.

Once it's done I can eat as it is, add some soy sauce, add it to salads, I even like to add some to my smoothie. Sometimes I add some almond milk, some chopped dates a little bit of maple syrup and make quinoa pudding for breakfast.

starcatcher1975

I've tried it once but didn't really care for it (maybe it was just the flavor and the fact that it looked like "fish eggs" according to my kids :laugh: ) but these recipes sound good so now I'll have to try it out again

megsmom2

Love it! I make a pilaf with it with corn and black beans. Delicious hot or cold ss a side dish.

savageman69

Havent seen it in the stores yet but when i do i want to try it for sure