Quinoa lovers!

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  • BexleyGirl
    BexleyGirl Posts: 102
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  • jschm947
    jschm947 Posts: 84 Member
    Made up recipe but it was good :) Cook in veggie broth. Dash cumin. Sprinkle of Queso fresco. Cilantro. Lime juice. Delicious.
  • cosmoholic
    cosmoholic Posts: 23
    My absolute favourite is Mango & Black Bean Quinoa Salad. I generally make it on Sunday night and eat it for lunch the whole week.... delicious!

    Ingredients

    2 cups quinoa cooked in chicken or vegetable broth, at room temperature or chilled
    1 (15oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 mango, peeled and diced
    1 red bell pepper, diced
    4 green onions, thinly sliced
    1/2c chopped fresh cilantro
    2T red wine vinegar
    3T olive oil
    2T fresh lime juice
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    In a bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, mango, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
    In a smaller bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, lime juice, and pepper. Drizzle over quinoa mixture. Stir until completely combined.
    Chill in refrigerator 1-2 hours before serving. Serve cold.
  • boodlelibra
    boodlelibra Posts: 74 Member
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  • HealthFreak1967
    HealthFreak1967 Posts: 116 Member
    low sodium vegetable broth, cooked with lots of it and some water, simmered with veggies. It absorbs al the liquid and makes probably triple the portion, bulk-wise. I like it fluffy and mushy mmm :)
  • sb1023
    sb1023 Posts: 148 Member
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  • cosmoholic
    cosmoholic Posts: 23
    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.

    I sometimes find it in the 'international foods' section... it really depends! The first time I bought it it took a while to track down!
  • khein33
    khein33 Posts: 20
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  • 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.

    I sometimes find it in the 'international foods' section... it really depends! The first time I bought it it took a while to track down!

    Lol at one of the stores I shop at rice, taco kits and pasta IS the international foods section.
  • tracygardiner00
    tracygardiner00 Posts: 4 Member
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  • hedwardsb
    hedwardsb Posts: 201 Member
    I made a Chile Relleños recipe last night that has less than 300 calories per serving even with the optional cup of cheese.

    http://allrecipes.com/personalrecipe/63296537/vegetarian-chile-rellenos/detail.aspx?src=ShareOnFacebook
  • xcmom
    xcmom Posts: 33 Member
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  • 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 this time!

    Makes 5 cups, 1 cup serving:
    Calories 235
    carbs 29
    fat 18
    protein 7
    fiber 5
  • jerber160
    jerber160 Posts: 2,607 Member
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  • dirtycaviar
    dirtycaviar Posts: 18
    bump for later! Great recipes!!
  • pattykay54
    pattykay54 Posts: 16
    Bump......have to save these recipes. Thanks everyone !
  • luvtabasco
    luvtabasco Posts: 11 Member
    Quinoa Omelette Breakfast Cups

    2 Cups Cooked and Cooled Quinoa
    1 Cup Egg Whites
    2 whole eggs
    2 Cups diced veggies (see list below) use any combos to make 2 cups
    1/2 cup shredded cheese
    1 TBS Hot Sauce
    1/4 tsp garlic salt
    salt and pepper (if desired)

    Veggie list
    mixed peppers
    chopped onion
    1/2 avocado (this is really good)
    cauliflower
    asparagus
    chopped spinach
    mushrooms

    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
    whisk eggs and egg whites until blended
    stir in veggies, spices, cheese and quinoa (all other ingredients)
    spray muffin tin with cooking spray
    evenly fill into muffin tins
    bake for 40 minutes

    great for a breakfast on the run, just heat in microwave and eat.

    chopped bacon can be added for extra flavor!
  • DRJJ2004
    DRJJ2004 Posts: 186 Member
    Love quinoa!!! Bumpin!
  • Kristy161089
    Kristy161089 Posts: 62
    bump for later
  • DRJJ2004
    DRJJ2004 Posts: 186 Member
    http://allrecipes.com/search/default.aspx?qt=k&wt=quinoa&rt=r&origin=Recipe Use this link - there's a bunch here.
  • bwalls1010
    bwalls1010 Posts: 1 Member
    Quinoa and Black Beans

    Ingredients

    1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    1 onion, chopped
    3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
    3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
    1 1/2 cups vegetable (or chicken) broth
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 cup frozen corn kernels
    2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    Directions

    Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
    Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
    Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
  • shedding60
    shedding60 Posts: 73 Member
    Bump! I love quinoa!
  • newmein2013
    newmein2013 Posts: 674 Member
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  • jenfitz
    jenfitz Posts: 66 Member
    I've been telling all my MFPeeps about my favorite

    Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Casserole:

    1/4 - 1/2 cup Franks Buffalo Wing sauce or regular hot sauce
    3 cooked chicken breasts diced;
    3 - 4 cups cooked quinoa;
    1 cup shredded mozzerella;
    1 diced onion;
    3 minced garlic cloves;
    1 cup Panko breadcrumbs;
    2 eggs

    Mix it all together and bake in casserole dish at 350 for 20 minutes... 9 servings less than 300 cals and super delish!
  • Sharonks
    Sharonks Posts: 884 Member
    Yummy-bump
  • tishad58
    tishad58 Posts: 110 Member
    I cook up a pot of cilantro lime quinoa about once a week and keep it in the fridge so it is ready to go! Most days I eat it for lunch- 3/4 cup of the quinoa, 1/3 cup corn kernels, 1/3 cup beans, heat that up and top with 1/2 avocado. It's yummy and keeps you full for hours. :)
  • hsmaldo
    hsmaldo Posts: 115 Member
    Spanish Style Quinoa

    Ingredients

    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 cup uncooked quinoa
    1 medium onion, finely chopped
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 small green bell pepper, chopped
    1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
    2 1/2 cups water
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

    Directions

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender, and the quinoa has lightly toasted. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, then season with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir the quinoa occasionally as it cooks.

    Nutritional Information

    Amount Per Serving Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg


    Made this last night, cut out the pepper and used only 2 c of water. Also added a can of rinsed and drained pink beans. Wow, it was so good and even my Hubby was raving about it and he's not a fan of quinoa OR cumin!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
  • BiggGrizz
    BiggGrizz Posts: 164 Member
    Love all the replies! Thanks for this post!
  • hiddensmiles21
    hiddensmiles21 Posts: 91
    All these recipes look amazing!
  • steffanyjames
    steffanyjames Posts: 47 Member
    These are my all time favourite quinoa veggie burgers, courtesy of Chatelaine magasine.
    I serve them on a grilled portobello mushroom cap, with a slice of cheese, a slice of tomato and a dollop of tzatziki. I can't stop raving about them.


    Ingredients

    1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (about 2 cups cooked)
    1 tsp vegetable oil
    1/2 227 g pkg cremini mushrooms, coarsely grated (1 cup)
    1 cup coarsely grated zucchini
    3/4 cup coarsely grated carrot
    1 small shallot, minced
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 egg, beaten
    3 tbsp cornstarch
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

    Directions:
    Cook quinoa according to package directions, omitting salt, about 14 min. Transfer to a large bowl.
    Heat a large, wide non-stick frying pan over medium. Add oil, then mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, shallot and garlic. Cook until soft, about 5 min. Add to quinoa. Stir in egg, cornstarch, salt and cayenne.
    Heat the same non-stick frying pan over medium. Firmly press quinoa mixture into a 1/2-cup measuring cup. Turn and release into pan. Gently press to shape into a patty about 4 in. wide. Repeat, cooking 2 patties at a time. Cook until golden and warmed through, about 4 min per side. Top with tahini sauce and roasted plum tomatoes.

    Portobello “Bun”: Barbecue portobellos on a greased grill over medium for 5 min per side.

    Nutrients per Serving
    159 calories
    5 g protein
    27 g carbohydrates
    4 g fat
    3 g fibre
    180 mg sodium

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