Quinoa?

jennifer_417

Ok, so I just bought a bag of this stuff because it's supposed to be SO. HEALTHY. or whatever. So, what do YOU do with it?

girlykate143

Boil it. Eat it. Mix veggies with it. Put it into soup... Use it as you would rice. I noticed a recipe for quinoa mac and cheese the other day, but have not tried it.

samigirl1975

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

lolalena

I thought it was weird at first but once i got creative with it i really enjoyed it. I have made Chili with it, veggie burgers, i have substituted it in replace of rice and pasta. My favorite are veggie tacos- just mix quinoa with a pack of taco seasoning. Yum

thebuz

Excellent stuffer for stuffed peppers. You cook up your veggies and cook the quinoa separately and toss it all together in the end. Quinoa has a slightly nutty taste and I love it personally. I also like how little time it takes to cook it and it's pretty full proof. ( I would ruin every pot of rice I cooked if it weren't for my rice cooker. LOL)

vanillarama

We had it tonight with roasted butternut squash and fennel. It was fantastic! We just added some cumin and chili powder.

gddrdld

Ok, so I just bought a bag of this stuff because it's supposed to be SO. HEALTHY. or whatever. So, what do YOU do with it?

Google "Quinoa Recipes". The possibilities are endless...Just like rice and pasta.

Gremlinz

You can also powder it in a food processor and use it as a flour substitute if you want to bread something....

missmmaynes

Ok, so I just bought a bag of this stuff because it's supposed to be SO. HEALTHY. or whatever. So, what do YOU do with it?

Use it to replace rice in pretty much any recipe. My daughter likes to eat it for breakfast , warmed up with milk, brown sugar and cinnamon. It's delicious!

ss11mg

there's lots of recipes out there. its a good way to replace rice and pasta, really easy to make and fills you up. check "quinoa" on pinterest, i've tried a LOT of successful recipes through there

HealthyShazza

Check out my MFP blog....have a couple of recipes on there. Quinoa is fantastic!!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/HealthyShazza

cookn_mama

Betty crocker or allreceipes.com Quinoa fruit salad is good.

fitterpam

I did it just basic tonight with chicken broth since dinner was so flavourful and it was the perfect side. I like it because it's great reheated as well as fresh cooked - so it's perfect for lunches. I have a friend that cooks it daily in the office using the microwave - no more excuses for pizza because I didn't have any leftovers for me!

_danjo_

You can also powder it in a food processor and use it as a flour substitute if you want to bread something....

ooh, never thought of this! must try!!

Crysti

AllRecipes.com is really great. You can search by desired ingredients and even list undesired ingredients (say, for instance you don't like onions or are allergic to something) and it searches for you. I got a tasty black bean and quinoa recipe there.

gmallan

I've been meaning to for ages so you've all convinced me to go out and buy some of this tonight

LilEmm

In college, I used to use coconut milk in place of water to cook the quinoa. Add in pineapple chunks, sauteed carrots, bell peppers, green onions & cooked chicken for a thai kind of flavor and it's pretty good.

continentaldivide

Lots of good suggestions here. Just be sure to rinse it before you cook it. Otherwise, it will be bitter. I learned the hard way.

DMarieMC

I just made an absolutely delicious spicy quinoa and sweet potato chili - you should definitely try it! Super healthy and lowfat - and very filling. Here is the recipe: http://www.milkfreemom.com/vegan-quinoa-sweet-potato-chili/

pineappleroo

boil it in chicken broth instead of water.... YUM!!! then serve in place of rice

Sweetpea472

So far, I've only used it as a rice/pasta sub, and I really like it. Next, I'm going to try it as an oatmeal replacement with blueberries and a dash of cinnamon!

(I like the flavor of oatmeal but CANNOT handle the texture.)

Elzecat

Bumping for all the great ideas!

ValRAAAAY

THIS recipe is DELICIOUS....

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/07/toasted-sesame-quinoa-with-chicken/

as is this one...

http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/04/breakfast-quinoa/

nkyjennifer

I'm trying it out this way later this week:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/warm-and-nutty-cinnamon-quinoa-recipe.html

My favorite thing to do with it so far is add it to soup. Even canned soup. Makes it much more filling!

Kamnikar64

I cook mine and then mix it with dice tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, a little olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano and then put it over a tossed salad or a bed of baby spinich. It is great for lunch.

mclarkin75

We had it for dinner tonight. Turkey sausage, salt free diced can tomatoes, zucchini, onion, peppers and mushrooms with some Italian spice. Yum! I also mix bulgar with it too. You may need to soak it as we'll depending on the brand.

jennifer_417

Thanks for all the great ideas, guys!

LilEmm

Anyone watch "New Girl" on Fox? There was mention of a "quinoa hangover" haha