Quinoa

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  • Jessiebell527
    Jessiebell527 Posts: 110 Member
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  • bebepos
    bebepos Posts: 3 Member
    That's what I do too. It tastes almost like chicken noodle but better. I eat this for almost all of my lunches
  • sgrubby
    sgrubby Posts: 103 Member
    I do a variation on Tabbouleh. Here's a link to the recipe:
    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-Tabbouleh/Detail.aspx
  • deedster_a
    deedster_a Posts: 91 Member
    These are good for snacks or to take to parties. They can be frozen, too.

    Quinoa Pizza Bites
    Makes 40 bites

    2 cups cooked quinoa
    2 large eggs
    1 cup chopped onion
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    2 tsp minced garlic
    1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
    1 cup chopped pepperoni slices (1/2 of a 7 oz bag)
    1/2 tsp seasoning salt
    1 tsp paprika
    1 tsp dried crushed oregano
    Pizza sauce for dipping

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix together all ingredients, except pizza sauce, in a medium mixing bowl.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each), and press down gently to compact.
    4. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
    Nutritional Information for 5 bites Calories - 175, Fat - 10g, Protein - 9g, Fiber - 2g, Calcium - 10mg, Carbs - 12g

    Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites
    Makes 24 bites

    1 cup cooked quinoa
    1 large egg
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
    1/4 cup buffalo sauce (we used Frank's)
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
    1/2 tsp minced garlic
    Salt and pepper to taste
    Ranch or Blue cheese dressing for dipping, if desired

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix together all ingredients.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each), and press down gently to compact.
    4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
    Nutritional Information for 4 bites Calories - 109, Fiber - 1, Fat - 4, Protein - 8, Calcium - 6, Carbs - 11

    Cheesy Quinoa Bites
    Makes 28 bites

    2 cups cooked quinoa
    2 large eggs
    1 cup shredded carrot
    2 stalks green onion, diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    2 Tbs all-purpose flour
    1/2 tsp seasoning salt
    1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix together quinoa, carrot, egg, green onion, garlic, cilantro, cheese, flour, salt and pepper.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each).
    4. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
    Calories 130 for 4 bites.

    Spinach Parmesan Quinoa Bites
    Makes 30 bites

    2 cups cooked quinoa
    2 large eggs
    2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
    1 cup diced onion
    2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 tsp Italian seasoning
    1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
    Dash of sea salt

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix all ingredients together.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each), and press down gently to compact.
    4. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

    Ham & Cheese Quinoa Bites
    Makes 3 dozen bites

    2 cups cooked quinoa
    2 eggs
    1 tsp minced garlic
    1/2 cup diced onion
    1 cup finely diced ham
    1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    3 Tbs fresh chives, chopped
    1/2 cup panko
    1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix together all ingredients.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each) and press down gently to compact.
    4. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Quinoa Bites
    Makes 36 bites

    2 cups cooked quinoa
    2 large eggs
    2 stalks green onion, diced
    1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
    2 tsp minced garlic
    1 tsp dried thyme
    1 tsp dried parsley
    3/4 cup finely diced ham
    3/4 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
    1/2 tsp seasoning salt
    1/4 tsp ground pepper

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each), and press down gently to compact.
    4. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
    Nutritional Information for 4 bites Calories - 131, Fiber - 1g, Fat - 6g, Protein - 10g, Calcium - 11g, Carbs - 9
  • keepitcroosh
    keepitcroosh Posts: 301 Member
    fresh spinach, fresh cilantro ( both cut up a bit ) , corn niblets, feta cheese, cumin, s + p, oil and red wine vinegar.
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    Quinoa is a majority of my lunches at work. I usually will make a batch over the weekend, pack it in to go containers and bring it to work on Monday. This is a good guess, but:

    Rough chop:
    2 Red Peppers
    1 Onion (I usually just get Spanish for Quinoa)
    4 - 6 Celery Stalks
    4 - 6 Cloves of Garlic (because I love the stuff)
    1 - 2 Seranno Peppers (depending on your spice tolerance)

    I'll saute this in a little oil until onions are translucent over medium heat in a pot.

    Add 3 cups of chicken broth and 3 Tbs curry powder, 1 Tbs cumin, 1 Tbs salt, and 1 Tbs pepper.
    Mix for a couple of moments.

    Add 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups of Quinoa (I happen to use CostCo's pre-washed Quinoa). I put 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 because some people like the Quinoa moist with a little sauce. Obviously if you use the smaller amount there will be a little liquid left in the pot.

    Mix frequently until it comes to a boil.

    Reduce heat to simmer, cover for 20 minutes.

    You can eat it like this or add canned beans, drained (I like Goya black beans), to the mix.

    Let me know how you like it :)

    This sound delicious!! I usually just make it plain and then have it as a side with dinner (and add different spices depending on the meal)!
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I put a little olive oil in a pot, toast the quinoa for a minute or two (helps remove the bitterness), then add almond milk and dried fruit (like golden raisins or cherries or whatever) then simmer about 20 minutes and add a little stevia for sweetness. Yummy breakfast or dessert.
  • Elektraani
    Elektraani Posts: 17 Member
    I like to make quinoa bowls, topped with cooked squash, zucchini, red bell peppers, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts. My favorite!
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    Fresh cilantro, LOTS of it.
    Fresh chopped tomatoes.
    Black beans.
    Avocado.
    Some hot sauce, some salt and a BIG bowl because it's TASTY!

    yum that sound so good, i will have to try it!
  • MBCook2
    MBCook2 Posts: 34 Member
    Bump...thanks for the yummy ideas!
  • j3nnal3igh13
    j3nnal3igh13 Posts: 134
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  • Paganrosemama
    Paganrosemama Posts: 86 Member
    A lot of these sound yummy. Saving for later.
  • Yeller_Sensation
    Yeller_Sensation Posts: 373 Member
    I cook a large batch of white quinoa every Mon to use in a number of recipes throughout the week that will feed a family of 4. I use it in chicken salad, as a substitute for white rice to pair with stir fry, with beans, in hot soups, with grape tomatoes/dried fruit/nuts as a cold salad, etc. We love it. :)
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    Quinoa Salad
    1 cup quinoa, cooked
    1/2 cup dried cranberries
    1 red pepper, diced
    1/2 cucumber, diced
    1/2 med onion
    1/2 cup sliced almonds
    juice of 1 lemon and its zest
    1 tbls of olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste
    You can add in any other herbs of your choice (parsley, thyme, etc). I used fresh basil!

    Makes 5 cups, 1 cup serving:
    Calories 235
    carbs 29
    fat 18
    protein 7
    fiber 5

    From my mom!! Enjoy!! :bigsmile:
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
    I absolutely LOVE anything Greek-Inspired, and quinoa, cous cous, or whole-wheat pastas pair wonderfully with those type of flavors. The following, combined to make a salad, is heaven in a bowl.. !

    Quinoa
    Feta Cheese
    Cocktail Tomatoes
    Dill Spice
    Kalamata Olives
    Grilled Chicken or Tofu
    + Favorite Choice of Seasonings!

    ^This will happen
  • TheLuSir
    TheLuSir Posts: 1,674 Member
    Quinoa Salad
    1 cup quinoa, cooked
    1/2 cup dried cranberries
    1 red pepper, diced
    1/2 cucumber, diced
    1/2 med onion
    1/2 cup sliced almonds
    juice of 1 lemon and its zest
    1 tbls of olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste
    You can add in any other herbs of your choice (parsley, thyme, etc). I used fresh basil!

    Makes 5 cups, 1 cup serving:
    Calories 235
    carbs 29
    fat 18
    protein 7
    fiber 5

    From my mom!! Enjoy!! :bigsmile:

    Thanks, mom! ....Oh, that was awkward...
  • shmiracles
    shmiracles Posts: 105 Member
    not mine but recently someone posted this and whoa yum!
    Quinoa topped with chia, fruit, berries, and coconut milk.
    https://instagram.com/p/WUxQkyglUg/embed/
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    This is the best ever!! The picture is horrible, but the taste is amazing! And it's time consuming to make.

    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-Beet-and-Arugula-Salad/Detail.aspx
  • demilade
    demilade Posts: 402 Member
    I sautee some onion and garlic and capsicum and then cook it in stock and add the vegies. Can add some diced chicken as well.
  • chm2616
    chm2616 Posts: 434 Member
    Quinoa Salad
    1 cup quinoa, cooked
    1/2 cup dried cranberries
    1 red pepper, diced
    1/2 cucumber, diced
    1/2 med onion
    1/2 cup sliced almonds
    juice of 1 lemon and its zest
    1 tbls of olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste
    You can add in any other herbs of your choice (parsley, thyme, etc). I used fresh basil!

    Makes 5 cups, 1 cup serving:
    Calories 235
    carbs 29
    fat 18
    protein 7
    fiber 5

    From my mom!! Enjoy!! :bigsmile:

    Thanks, mom! ....Oh, that was awkward...

    LOL :laugh:
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    I'm making this one this weekend!! I just got back from the grocery store and purchased all of the ingredients!!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cranberry-and-cilantro-quinoa-salad/
  • nessagrace22
    nessagrace22 Posts: 430 Member
    Bump :bigsmile:
  • tammymusic1
    tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
    marking
  • lklkl5
    lklkl5 Posts: 113 Member
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  • SkimFlatWhite68
    SkimFlatWhite68 Posts: 1,254 Member
    One of my fave brekkie recipes:

    Quinoa Breakfast Bake

    Ingredients:
    1/2 cup Quinoa
    2 Egg Whites
    1/2 cup Skim Milk
    1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder 30g
    75g Frozen Berries (or fresh)
    Method:
    1. Soak Quinoa for about 10 minutes, wash and drain.
    2. Whisk Egg Whites.
    3. Add Skim Milk and whisk in the scoop of Protein Powder
    4. Add Quinoa and mix thoroughly
    5. Pour into oven proof dish. Sprinkle fruit evenly over the mixture.
    6. Place in pre-heated moderate oven (180C) and bake for 20 minutes.
    7. Eat warm - easy to prepare the night before and serve with a dollop of yoghurt and sprinkle of LSA.
    8. Delicious!!
    It is a touch dry... I heat in the morning with a bit of water to soften it a bit, but I like a bit of crunch. Tastes great!!

    Serves 2
  • k8es
    k8es Posts: 271 Member
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  • hannahpark3r
    hannahpark3r Posts: 50 Member
    I usually put tofu, corn, green beans, and some seasoning in it. I've recently starting eating qunioa, so I'll have to try some of these recipes!
  • puppy1002
    puppy1002 Posts: 154 Member
    I made Peanut butter quinoa cookies the other day, they were not bad. Mine was missing something I didn't had dark chocolate chips like it called for and I used creamy peanut butter instead of chucky but I'll make them again and add raisins or crasins and use chucky!

    http://dawnjacksonblatner.com/recipes/peanut-butter-quinoa-cookies/
  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
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  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
    I like to put it in any curry I make. It soaks up the curry/coconut milk and is delicious. :)

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