Quinoa lovers!

StilleNacht

Favorite recipe?

reojames

I just add Stevia and cinnamon. Sometimes raisins. I have it often (2 or 3 times a week) but STILL have a hard time choking it down. I think its the texture that's throwing me off. My wife likes it better than oatmeal.

terrappyn

Real simple, veggie broth instead of water and veggies. Load it up!

emgel9

I like quinoa summer salads!

1 cup quinoa (dry - but then cook it)
1/2 red onion - chopped
1 red bell pepper - chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, diced
juice from one lime
some zesty fat free italian dressing (you only need about 2-3 tbsp for the whole thing)
grilled chicken

and then you can add other things to change the flavor profile: add some beans, avocado, and pickled jalapenos to make it southwestern! Add some feta cheese and olive oil to make it more Mediterranean...you get the idea

DMZH78

Oh boy, I have SOOOO many recipes for this! I LOVE QUINOA!!!! I will make Taboulli (not sure if that is spelled right!) with it , I do half cracked wheat half quinoa. I also make Quinoa Cookies, YUM.

foodie99

http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/cilantro-lime-quinoa/

Cilantro Lime Quinoa

I've made it with both quinoa and couscous. Delish!!

DMZH78

Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf

Ingredients

1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey (if you can get dark & white meat ground that is best!)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon water

Directions

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute; remove from heat to cool.
Stir the turkey, cooked quinoa, onions, tomato paste, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. The mixture will be very moist. Shape into a loaf on a foil lined baking sheet. Combine the brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Rub the paste over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 259 | Total Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 126mg

NOTES: If you find that you need it to be more binding add an extra egg. Do not cook in a loaf pan, free form it on a flat pan!

MarCarCas

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DMZH78

Spanish Style Quinoa

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender, and the quinoa has lightly toasted. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, then season with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir the quinoa occasionally as it cooks.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

DMZH78

Quinoa "Pudding"

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quinoa
2 cups whole milk
2 ripe bananas
2 tablespoons white sugar
salt to taste
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Rinse and drain the quinoa. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Blend together the milk, bananas, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the quinoa.
Place the pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla and serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 269 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg

DMZH78

Garlic Quinoa with Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients:

1 tbsp butter
1 small yellow onion, diced small
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
In a medium sized pan, sautee the onion and garlic in butter or olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, until onions are just soft. Reduce heat to medium low.

Add the vegetable broth and quinoa. Cover, and allow to simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about fifteen minutes.

Remove from heat, and gently mix quinoa to distribute any excess moisture. Season with salt to taste, and top with Parmesan cheese, or, for a vegan version, mix in nutritional yeast instead of the cheese.

Makes 3 servings of vegetarian quinoa.


Nutritional information, per serving:
Calories: 318,
Total Fat: 10.6g,
Saturated Fat: 4.5g,
Cholesterol: 18mg,
Total Carbohydrates: 40.5g,
Dietary Fiber: 4.4g,
Protein: 14.9g
Vitamin A 3%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 14%, Iron 17%

DMZH78

Yellow Quinoa

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups quinoa
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons canned chopped green chiles (leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, can be used for additions to scrambled eggs, homemade pizza, etc.)
1 tablespoons adobo seasoning
3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
Salt

Directions

Rinse the quinoa very well and drain it in a colander. This will remove the bitter powder-like coating, called saponin, a natural coating designed to repel bugs that can create a bitter taste.

Put the quinoa it in a medium saucepan, add the water and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the quinoa is puffed and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

In a separate large frying pan, heat the oil and the butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and green pepper and cook. Stir until the onion is transparent; approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

Add the green chiles, the adobo, the parsley and the salt to taste. Add the cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.



Calories: 233

Total Fat: 7 grams

Saturated Fat: 2 grams

Protein: 7 grams

Total carbohydrates: 35 grams

Sugar: 1 grams

Fiber: 4 grams

Cholesterol: 5 milligrams

Sodium: 258 milligrams

DMZH78

Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup quinoa flour/flakes
2 cups regular (not quick-cooking) oatmeal
1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)


Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Cream the butter with the sugar.

Add the eggs, vanilla, and honey and mix until incorporated.

In a separate bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon together.

Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.

Fold the oatmeal, quinoa flour, nuts, and raisins into the batter.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are slightly brown.

Let cook for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a rack to cool.


Note: If you can't find quinoa flour, substitute 1 cup cooked quinoa, and add an extra 1/4 cup all purpose flour.

begreenbe

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stephardy

Mediterranean Grain Salad

2/3 cups Quinoa
Salt (to taste)
1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
½ cup fresh parsley or basil (chopped)
½ small white onion
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 oz fresh feta cheese (crumbled)


Instructions
In saucepan, boil 2 cups boiling water and salt. Add quinoa. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes (until transleucent).
Drain and press to remove liquid, and then return grain to pot. Add tomatoes, parsley, onion, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and toss. Top with cheese.


To me it taste like I'm eating bruschetta!!! And it's super filling!

poshcouture

Quinoa muffins aka Berry Bliss Bites

•1 1/2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
•Juice of 1/2 Lemon
•Zest of 1/2 Lemon
•4 Packets Stevia
•1 Tbsp Honey
•1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
•Dash of Salt
•5 Egg Whites
•1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
•1 Cup Berries

1.Preheat oven to 350 F.
2.Spray regular muffin tin with a healthy, non-stick cooking spray.
3.Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix completely.
4.Let set for a couple minutes in the bowl.
5.Using a 1/4 cup as your scoop, scoop mixture into muffin tin filling each cup half way.
6.Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
7.Remove from oven and let cool for a few moments in the muffin tin before gently removing them from the muffin tin and placing them on a cooling rack.

moniqueonline

sounds delish!!

nortx

There is a new Quinoa product that I picked up a few weeks ago at Walmart. It is really delicious and has given me lots of possibilites because now I make it up and add chicken or fish. I have also had a hard time eating quinoa plain.

This product is in a package, found in the rice aisle. Roland All Natural, Gluten Free Quinoa Mediterranean. There is also a black bean version. Makes three 160 calorie portions.

There are several varities available, but these two flavors are the only ones I have seen.

http://www.rolandfood.com/#XT1Xyw4EU

Enjoy:flowerforyou:

Artemis726

These look awesome! Thanks for sharing!

CASL3

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StilleNacht

These sound great! Thank you!

cmeade20

Put taco seasoning in the water and use the quinoa to make tacos instead of chicken or beef

Take 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese and 1 wedge laughing cow swiss cheese and mix in 1 cup cooked quinoa when it's still hot and you have a nice mac and cheese substitute

questiontheanswers

bump - LOVE quinoa, could always use more recipes. I will come back when I'm not working and post some of my favorites.

DaBossLady24

Oh boy, I have SOOOO many recipes for this! I LOVE QUINOA!!!! I will make Taboulli (not sure if that is spelled right!) with it , I do half cracked wheat half quinoa. I also make Quinoa Cookies, YUM.

Quinoa cookies?! Recipe please? :flowerforyou:

Edited... you already posted it, thanks! lol

alladream

I throw it in any kind of (vegetarian) stew I make, to add protein and interest--always is yummy.

Brandicaloriecountess

I like to steam carrots and broccoli and mix it all together with some low sodium soy sauce

BethlovesRene

never made quinoa before, but now I have recipes to try! Thanks for sharing!

jenwalton

I had quinoa for lunch, and it was really delicious!

I had a ton of veggies from my CSA and my garden to use up, so I chopped them up (zucchini, green onions, small red sweet peppers, basil, garlic) and mixed them into some plain quinoa with a little olive oil. I stuffed that into big bell peppers and baked.

So easy, so delicious! AND Quinoa is a superfood!

mhouston2011

Put taco seasoning in the water and use the quinoa to make tacos instead of chicken or beef

Take 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese and 1 wedge laughing cow swiss cheese and mix in 1 cup cooked quinoa when it's still hot and you have a nice mac and cheese substitute

So far, these are sounding the best to me...I've got to try them..thank you!!

ken1994

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dry61ed

Quinoa... I have just discovered it recently and love the flavor and texture. I needed recipes so these postings are fabulous!! Gonna copy them later. Thank you sooo much for sharing them. :laugh: