Quinoa anyone?

Tatanluv
Tatanluv Posts: 2
in Food and Nutrition
I just bought a bag and have a rice cooker.. It came out kinda plain any sug gestions? Is it actually the wonderfood everyone claoms it is?

Replies

  • Idance2
    Idance2 Posts: 7
    Use chicken stock instead of water to cook it in. Add black beans, corn, chopped veggies (peppers, onions, etc) and toss with your fav italian dressing. Makes a really good cold salad.

    Or use it like hot cereal, add banana, flax seed, berries, milk if you want.
  • Jstarr77
    Jstarr77 Posts: 24
    I love quinoa. If it says to rinse it well, make sure you do.

    One of my favorite recipes is here:

    http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/04/recipe-for-southwestern-quinoa-salad.html

    Also Cooking Light or Shape - can't remember which one - had some additional recipes a month or so ago.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    No, it's not a wonder food. But it is a healthy food. Season it just as you would rice. It also makes a good salad - just mix with chopped vegetables of your choice and dress with vinaigrette. And it's a good alternative to bulgar wheat when making tabouleh. Or substitute it for rice in most recipes.

Categories