Quinoa....please help!

loadsandloads
loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member
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Okay I finally purchased a box of organic Quinoa and need some recipes. I have been told to make sure I cook it properly and that it is really good for me so I've taken the first step. Thanks in advance for any help!
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  • yoga_mel
    yoga_mel Posts: 76 Member
    I am making some for breakfast this AM!

    http://greatist.com/health/recipe-chocolate-banana-breakfast-quinoa/#

    and yesterday

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/10/apples-and-cinnamon-breakfast-quinoa.html

    Also I have made really great burgers with it and soups :) Make sure to rinse it really well before you use it
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Boil 2 cups of water for every cup of quinoa.
    When water is boiling put in quinoa

    Put on low

    Wait for deliciousness.
    I've been throwing all sorts of stuff in it.
    LOVE it with some baba ghanoush.
  • yoga_mel
    yoga_mel Posts: 76 Member
    think I have posted the burger one before.....do a search of the forums and I'm sure some stuff will pop up
  • creeperlegume
    creeperlegume Posts: 171 Member
    Search on Pinterest. I love cooking with quinoa and have found all of my recipes there! Some I love so much I tend to make them over and over and over. Make sure you buy the pre-washed quinoa. It can be a pain in the butt to rinse it otherwise. Good luck!
  • TLEIGH33777
    TLEIGH33777 Posts: 93 Member
    Bump... I've never had it, but almost got some yesterday... Didn't know what to do with it... Thanks for posting this! :smile:
  • kcragg
    kcragg Posts: 239 Member
    Use it as you would with couscous and rice. With a salad or an accompaniment to meal rather than potatoes. It can taste a little bland so it is a good idea to cook it in a stock rather than just water and season it well. you can add spices and vegetables, like roast vegetables. Experiment and find what you like best.

    Enjoy
  • readthat
    readthat Posts: 136
    I just discovered Quinoa. My first try on it cooking in water, it was blah. I saw a comment here about cooking it in chicken broth. So I tried that, then added spicy fresh cut salsa after it was cooked. It is my husband and I's new favorite side. I keep craving it now! We have already had it as a side twice this week haha. Love it!
  • avasano
    avasano Posts: 487 Member
    I put some redpepper. a dash of EVOL and brown rice mixed into it, devine. My family loved it.
  • 2hmom
    2hmom Posts: 241 Member
    Bump,thanks for the recipes,love it.
  • AggieLu
    AggieLu Posts: 873 Member
    If you're on Facebook, "like" Quinoa Corporation. Amazing recipes.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I just eat mine.
  • AliciaAnne1984
    AliciaAnne1984 Posts: 35
    I seriously love Quinoa and it is amazingly healthy... This is my favourite recipe and I love having it for breakfast (make a few serves, keep in the fridge and heat up).

    Honey Coconut Quinoa with Pomegranate (I use whatever fruit I have available - usually apples) http://edenkitchen.com/honey-coconut-quinoa-with-pomegranate/
  • emmie0622
    emmie0622 Posts: 167 Member
    If you're on Facebook, "like" Quinoa Corporation. Amazing recipes.

    OMG! Thank you so much everything looks so good!
  • lem_orc29
    lem_orc29 Posts: 179 Member
    The Savvy Vegetarian website has some good recipes. I like this one: http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/spanish-quinoa.php

    Also, I just kind of open the fridge and start throwing stuff in. I've done diced roasted eggplant, peppers, and asparagus along with some pesto; mixing it up with goat cheese and chicken; adding it to a wrap I was making. It really works with just about anything!
  • terra32903
    terra32903 Posts: 185 Member
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/southwestern-black-bean-quinoa-and.html
  • mtbke5
    mtbke5 Posts: 96 Member
    I use it just like I would oatmeal or rice. I cook a big batch and then separate it out for the week.
  • wanda9501
    wanda9501 Posts: 114
    I've always wanted to try quinoa, but was to afraid. I think I will check out a few of the websites for recipes and try it this weekend.
  • SteelersFan7
    SteelersFan7 Posts: 217 Member
    I asked this not too long ago. Here is the link to the thread. There are some great recipes.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/735759-quinoa-recipes
  • steadk
    steadk Posts: 334 Member
    add pesto to it!!
    I've done that and had it with chicken.

    I've also heard adding scrambled eggs to it are good
  • NicolePatriot
    NicolePatriot Posts: 621 Member
    Skinnytaste.com has a lot of recipes.

    I made this one:

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/southwestern-black-bean-quinoa-and.html

    It was very good. It was my first time making quinoa.
  • Schnuddelbuddel
    Schnuddelbuddel Posts: 402 Member
    www.cookingquinoa.net - brilliant website with tons of free recipes and ideas! :bigsmile:
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    Cook it in broth and add it to pine nut hummus.
  • pabisc
    pabisc Posts: 17
    I found that if I cook the dry quinoa with a tablespoon of vegetable/canola oil (or the smart stuff) for a few minutes until lightly toasted, then I add in the water, it brings out a nuttier flavor. Then I just use it like rice by piling on sauteed vegetables.
  • Ashlee2421
    Ashlee2421 Posts: 58 Member
    I use it as a meat substitute for tacos. >.> I mix it with brown rice.
  • Annitte
    Annitte Posts: 37 Member
    http://www.food.com/recipe/feta-oregano-quinoa-salad-481073... The internet is best for things like this! this is a very good salad! I love it... search and you shall find!! grasshopper! PS great weight loss! so far!!
  • Annitte
    Annitte Posts: 37 Member
    Feta & Oregano Quinoa Salad :drinker:

    By Katzen on June 16, 2012
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Serves: 4-6, Yield: 8.0 cups

    About This Recipe

    "I came across this recipe in a book called Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood, and it was a hit at a family BBQ, using the original cheese; Bocconcini. Bummed out that I didn't take the leftovers home for lunches, I made it again, this time using Herb & Garlic crumbled feta that I had in the fridge - holy bananas, feta took this salad to rock star status! I have two parrots, Merlin and Arwen (featured in some of my pics), and I had to put out two treat dishes for them, as neither would let the other near it! Try it with any good, tasty, cheese, and you'll love it - and if you don't do cheese, marinated tofu would be stellar as well. Use your imagination! One thing I can say is that when I made the salad with Bocconcini, maybe it was because I didn't marinate it, I served it immediately, but somehow, that very mild cheese just didn't do the dish justice. I sure hope you enjoy this as much as we did!"
    Ingredients

    Quinoa
    3/4 cup quinoa ( white, red, black, or a combination)
    1 1/2 cups water
    Dressing
    3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
    2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried oregano

    Page 2 of 3Feta & Oregano Quinoa Salad (cont.)
    Ingredients

    1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
    salt, to taste
    pepper, freshly ground, to taste
    Salad
    1 cup zucchini, diced
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    1/2 cup red onions, diced
    1/2 cup baby green peas, frozen
    1 cup red bell peppers, diced
    1 cup yellow bell peppers, diced
    1 cup feta cheese, Herb & Garlic, crumbled or 1 cup bocconcini, Pearl or 1 cup bocconcini, Mini, halved

    Directions

    Rinse and strain the quinoa to remove the bitter coating. Most quinoa today are pre-rinsed, so check the package, but even so, I prefer to give it one more rinse. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the covered saucepan on the burner for another 4 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool.
    Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
    Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl; pour the dressing over the vegetables and thoroughly mix. Add the quinoa, and mix until evenly combined.
    Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    Page 3 of 3Feta & Oregano Quinoa Salad (cont.)
    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size: 1 (242 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 4

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 337.6

    Calories from Fat 154
    45%

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Total Fat 17.2g
    26%
    Saturated Fat 6.8g
    34%
    Cholesterol 33.3mg
    11%
    Sugars 8.5 g
    Sodium 476.0mg
    19%
    Total Carbohydrate 33.9g
    11%
    Dietary Fiber 5.3g
    21%
    Sugars 8.5 g
    34%
    Protein 12.4g
    24%
  • swest222
    swest222 Posts: 455 Member
    Thanks for this! I bought it a few months ago and it's still sitting in my pantry!!
  • loadsandloads
    loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member
    Wow! Thanks so much for all the amazing recipes, links and ideas. I usually try to do some food prep for the week on Saturday & Sunday. I will be experimenting with this and see what I like. Hope I can convince hubby to try!
  • kubyshechka
    kubyshechka Posts: 75 Member
    I love to mix red and white quinoa. I cook it in water then add olive oil, garbanzo beans, halved cherry tomatoes, cilantro or parley, lime juice and salt. It is good cold and warm. I eat it with grilled chicken breast or just by itself. LOVE IT!
  • Marc713
    Marc713 Posts: 328 Member
    I don’t know the recipe, but an upscale restaurant chain here in the Houston area called America’s serves quinoa with their swordfish dish. The waiter said it had cream cheese, cheese, and some other ingredients. It was delicious compared to when I tried to cook it plain, but I have yet to experiment to try to reproduce it. If anyone else has a recipe similar to this, message me please! (Since we can’t subscribe to threads for responses here)

    When I googled quinoa recipes, I found several. Some of the ones listed above I will be trying as well.

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