Took 'Quinoa' leap! Now what do I do???? HELP! How?

amandavictoria80

Hello everyone!

I took the Quinoa leap when shopping yesterday. Now, I just need to find out how to incorporate it into meals.
I eat a lot of chicken. Does it go with that?

Basically, aside from following the directions, how to I cook quinoa?

And what exactly are the health benefits of guinoa? The fiber and protein I assume?

Thanks so much for your time!!! Take care.

stfuriada

Google quinoa recipes.

Lovdiamnd

I use it the same way I would use rice or couscous.

BEST SITE I HAVE FOUND: http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/cooking-with-quinoa-00412000073996/page18.html

Quinoa Mac N’ Cheese: http://monicanelsonfitness.com/blog/meals/quinoa-mac-n-cheese/

Tabasco & Asparagus Quinoa Recipe: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/tabasco-asparagus-quinoa-recipe.html

Double Broccoli Quinoa Recipe: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/double-broccoli-quinoa-recipe.html

Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa Recipe (sweet): http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/warm-and-nutty-cinnamon-quinoa-recipe.html

Lovdiamnd

1. Cooked with brown rice in the rice cooker. Then topped steamed broccoli and sauteed veggies in sesame teriyaki sauce.

2. Wrapped in a burrito with corn and beans.

3. Steamed with fresh veggies and covered in a vinaigrette.

4. Mixed with black beans, scrambled egg, diced avocado and lots o’ hot sauce w/ a squeeze of lime.

5. In tabouli replacing the wheat.

6. Browned with a little butter first then cooked with with mushrooms, slivered almonds, and nettles.

7. Mixed half and half with homemade salsa.

8. After it is cooked… add black beans, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, sea salt, avocado, cilantro and squeeze some lime juice.

9. Fruity quinoa salad with yogurt, fruit, nuts, and dried raisins or cranberries. The quinoa is cooked w/water, apple juice, and cinnamon. YUM!

10. Cooked in chicken or veggie stock instead of water with several cloves of garlic and a bunch of my favorite herbs.

amandavictoria80

Wow. Thanks so much!!!

gentsevetzak

Just use it like you'd use rice.

lsgordon02143

I think it's best when it's in something that is slightly acidic (e.g. with lemon juice or vinegar or wine etc.) because that cuts the slight bitterness that may persist after cooking. Also, I love the red quinoa, especially in a salad that includes black olives. Remember, you need a lot of water to cook it (more than for rice/pasta IME).