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Quinoa lovers!

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  • Colleen_G
    Colleen_G Posts: 57
    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

    OMFG! HOW DID I NOT THINK OF THIS BEFORE?!!?!?
  • Lizajane42
    Lizajane42 Posts: 133 Member
    Haven't tried Quinoa yet- have some ready when I find the recipe that strikes me as just right!
  • ekking69
    ekking69 Posts: 44
    bump
  • patricia909
    patricia909 Posts: 205 Member
    bump
  • abrn93
    abrn93 Posts: 77 Member
    bump for later
  • Keiko385
    Keiko385 Posts: 514 Member
    http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/cilantro-lime-quinoa/

    Cilantro Lime Quinoa

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

    I will have to try this one. I was wondering what to do with a bowl of leftover quinoa, not enough for a meal but enough to try this out :happy:
  • bubulinnaa
    bubulinnaa Posts: 6
    gotta try some of these. thanks
  • stephardy
    stephardy Posts: 7
    I also like using it instead of pasta for lasagna. Layered in a dish with homemade tomato sauce and some mozzarella :)
  • JamCubeChi
    JamCubeChi Posts: 378 Member
    Bumping to check out later. Thanks for posting.
  • dicoveringwhoIam
    dicoveringwhoIam Posts: 480 Member
    bump
  • onehurt
    onehurt Posts: 143 Member
    I have never had quinoa before.... Might have to get some and give it a try!
  • shgreenw
    shgreenw Posts: 194 Member
    Wow! SUCH great recipes here. I definitely need to try a few of them!
  • perficio
    perficio Posts: 35 Member
    I love quinoa as a substitute for bread/rice - works perfectly. It has a nutty texture and is so filling. :)
  • neonemesis
    neonemesis Posts: 74 Member
    bump
  • photorific
    photorific Posts: 577 Member
    Marking for later... Love quinoa, and the only thing I ever do is boil it plain! :)
  • heidikat72
    heidikat72 Posts: 42 Member
    bump for later
  • Mallory0418
    Mallory0418 Posts: 723 Member
    At the risk of embarrassing myself...

    I've never eaten quinoa before but would like to try it. What section of the grocery store can I find it in? I looked all over the store today and couldn't find it anywhere!
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    bump!!! :flowerforyou:
  • MaybeAMonkey
    MaybeAMonkey Posts: 247
    bump, love new recipes!
  • sugarbone
    sugarbone Posts: 454 Member
    cook diced/shredded chicken in a little soy sauce and paprika (or however you like your savoury chicken), and mix up with some cooked quinoa, mayo, and hot sauce! i also like to add strips of seaweed for texture and fiber. it's basically what I put in a quinoa chicken wrap but straight out of the bowl.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    At the risk of embarrassing myself...

    I've never eaten quinoa before but would like to try it. What section of the grocery store can I find it in? I looked all over the store today and couldn't find it anywhere!


    Honestly I think it varies from store to store. Odds are you can either find it in the aisle with the pasta or the aisle with the rice.
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    Bump!
    I use Quinoa to replace pasta in dishes :)
  • kaitimae
    kaitimae Posts: 727 Member
    My favorite quinoa salad:

    Cook 1 cup dry quinoa

    Then add:

    -1 carton grape tomatoes (slice in half if they are big)
    -1 cup corn (i use frozen and then eat the salad the next day, but fresh works too!)
    -1 can black beans, rinsed
    -small handful cilantro, chopped
    -several green onions, chopped
    -juice of one lemon
    -juice of one lime
    -drizzle of olive oil

    Mix it all up, then add avocado on top!

    Seriously, I can't get enough of this recipe... it is SO GOOD.
  • mokab
    mokab Posts: 29 Member
    I have made so many substitutions in this recipe. I will add jalepeno, black beans, mushrooms.. whatever flavor I am going for. I only use 1/4 cup cheese and if I don't have cottage cheese no worries it doesn't make a difference to me.


    This is very similar to a quinoa burger recipe I just tried! 

    2 cups cooked quinoa 
    3 eggs 
    3 tbsp Flour 
    1 carrot finely grated (or sub zucchini) 
    1 small onion finely diced 
    1 cup grated cheese 
    1/2 cup cottage cheese or sour cream (I didn't have any of either so I left it out...made no difference) 
    Seasonings...I used 1 tsp chili powder, dash of curry and a tsp of garlic salt...very versatile for any flavor you're looking for 

    Mix it all together (after letting quinoa cool a bit)..if it's too wet, add a little more flour. Use a 1/4 cup to drop into a hot oiled pan (i spritzed with olive oil between each batch) and flatten to about half an inch thickness. Fry until golden brown, then flip. 

    You can serve on a bun like a real burger, or a lettuce bed. I just ate mine on their own. Suggested toppings were mayo/ketchup (fry sauce), tatziki...could be anything depending on your flavorings. 
  • AskingTooMuch
    AskingTooMuch Posts: 50 Member
    Love quinoa, and always looking for new recipes...thanks!
  • teacherkatz
    teacherkatz Posts: 101 Member
    Wow! These recipes look awesome!
  • 2018LifeChange
    2018LifeChange Posts: 30 Member
    I can't wait to try some of these recipes. Thanks, y'all!
  • mbajrami
    mbajrami Posts: 636 Member
    bump.
  • valwes04
    valwes04 Posts: 58
    Bump for later- I am very interested in trying some of these!
  • jsidel126
    jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
    Simple Salad
    Quinoa (Cooked in Chicken Broth)

    Brocolli
    Stir Fry Veggies
    Chick Peas
    Balsamic Vinegrette
    MIx above ingredients and place on Quinoa

    Sliced cooked Chicken Tender(s) : Add to top of salad

    Enjoy!
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