quinoa recipes?

I want to start incorporating quinoa into some of our meals... do you have quinoa recipes or recipe sites that you can recommend? Please share. Thanks!

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  • NCchar130
    NCchar130 Posts: 955 Member
    http://www.cookingquinoa.net/quinoa-recipes

    That's a good one and you can sign up to have daily recipes e-mailed to you. I think there's a free e-book somewhere on the site you can download, or at least it was free when I signed up.
  • shae68143
    shae68143 Posts: 422 Member
    Wow, I love quinoa, thanks for that site!!
  • Thanks!!!
  • sandhillsmom
    sandhillsmom Posts: 319 Member
    ooooooooooo thanks for the site!!
  • Witchmoo
    Witchmoo Posts: 261 Member
    Ooooh I shall be off there when I get home too!
  • thanks I needs some new ones... do you rinse it like the say to?
  • ericalynn104
    ericalynn104 Posts: 382 Member
    Bump! I just bought some quinoa yesterday :)
  • angeltg
    angeltg Posts: 97 Member
    Bump
  • NicolePatriot
    NicolePatriot Posts: 621 Member
    I made this recipe the other night to go with the tacos I cooked. It was SO delicious! I was scared because it was my first time making quinoa...but it was so good!

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/southwestern-black-bean-quinoa-and.html
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    I use Ancient Harvest it says no rinsing required so NO I don't. I would if I got in bulk or box that recommened to do so.

    I usually make curry chicken or beans(VERY high protein count on those). I also love to combine with a no salt diced tomato can and some basil and/or Italian seasoning. Makes a great soup.
  • chinita96
    chinita96 Posts: 141 Member
    Great site! I usually make quinoa with sauteed black beans, corn, green peppers, and onions. It's great warm or cold.
  • 72elkiedude
    72elkiedude Posts: 21 Member
    Cheesy Quinoa Mac & Cheese
    Serving Size: 8
    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
    • Veggies of your choice (optional)
    • good pinch of salt
    • a few grinds of seasoning salt
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup soy milk or non-fat milk
    • 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, more for sprinkling
    • Optional- Crushed Red Pepper, Panko Bread crumbs for topping
    • Toppings (optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, scallions

    1. Lightly saute any veggies you would like in this dish.
    2. Cook quinoa to packaged instructions until fully cooked. (About 15 minutes)
    3. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat 13x9 inch dish( or 8 individual ramekins) with cooking spray.Whisk together eggs and milk in large bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese. Stir very well and let some of the cheese melt. Transfer to prepared baking dish and if using Panko Crumbs or Bread crumbs add now and bake 30-35 mins, until bread crumbs are browned.

    for veggies added a half of onion and orange peppers
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    No recipes from me; however, I really like the sun dried tomato quinoa that you can get at World Market. It is delish!

    And BTW, how do you pronounce it anyway? The M-I-L and I are having an ongoing discussion about this, LOL.
  • Saezimmerman
    Saezimmerman Posts: 93 Member
    qui·noa/ˈkēnwä/

    Thanks for site. I'm cruising for recipes on my lunch break.

    Anyone got a quinoa crock pot recipe they like?
  • AnneM69
    AnneM69 Posts: 30
    Yum! bump
  • Will_Thrust_For_Candy
    Will_Thrust_For_Candy Posts: 6,109 Member
    Bump
  • thank you...thank you....thank you all for the recipes & sites!!! the mac & cheese one has my mouth watering!! and i love skinny taste! she's awesome!
  • RunAlyndaRun
    RunAlyndaRun Posts: 162 Member
    I made this recipe the other night to go with the tacos I cooked. It was SO delicious! I was scared because it was my first time making quinoa...but it was so good!

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/southwestern-black-bean-quinoa-and.html

    That sounds great! I'll buy those ingredients next time I go to the store!
  • RunAlyndaRun
    RunAlyndaRun Posts: 162 Member
    I pronounce it, "Kin Wahh" Of course, I'm from Texas, so I can't guarantee that's correct:-)
  • Looks like a great site, thanks! I'm going to a pot luck, I think I will try to make one of the salads!
  • wisters
    wisters Posts: 84 Member
    Cheesy Quinoa Mac & Cheese
    Serving Size: 8
    Ingredients
    • 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
    • Veggies of your choice (optional)
    • good pinch of salt
    • a few grinds of seasoning salt
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup soy milk or non-fat milk
    • 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese, more for sprinkling
    • Optional- Crushed Red Pepper, Panko Bread crumbs for topping
    • Toppings (optional)- salsa, hot sauce, sour cream, scallions

    1. Lightly saute any veggies you would like in this dish.
    2. Cook quinoa to packaged instructions until fully cooked. (About 15 minutes)
    3. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat 13x9 inch dish( or 8 individual ramekins) with cooking spray.Whisk together eggs and milk in large bowl. Fold in quinoa mixture and cheese. Stir very well and let some of the cheese melt. Transfer to prepared baking dish and if using Panko Crumbs or Bread crumbs add now and bake 30-35 mins, until bread crumbs are browned.

    for veggies added a half of onion and orange peppers
    Sounds delicious but I think I will add zucchini and yellow squash
    gonna try this, thanks!

    Here's mine:

    Garlic Mushroom Quinoa (serves 4)

    Quinoa 184 g (1cup)
    Olive Oil - Extra Virgin, 1 tbsp
    Swanson - Chicken Broth - 99% Fat Free, 2 cup
    Sliced Mushrooms, 1.5 cup (230g)
    Minced Garlic, 3 tsp (5g)
    Crumbled Goat Cheese, 1/2 cup
    Avocado Raw, 1 avocado

    I prepare the quinoa in the chicken broth (in place of using water), while the quinoa is cooking I saute the garlic and mushrooms in the olive oil. once this is done I mix the quinoa in with the mushrooms and garlic. Finally I sprinkle the goat cheese on top and slice the avocado and place on top. Each serving getting 1/4 of an avocado.

    Using the recipe builder here it comes out to 331 cal a serving. The recipe can be easily modified to include more or less avocado and feta works well too.
  • windycitycupcake
    windycitycupcake Posts: 516 Member
    quinoa, fried egg on top with soft yolk. then some ketchup. mmmmmmmm
  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
    Bump!
  • bump
  • Mezzie1024
    Mezzie1024 Posts: 380 Member
    I usually cook it in the rice cooker and then stir fry it with whatever vegetables and beans I've got hanging around. I've yet to have it not turn out delicious. :)
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    I want to try quinoa as well. Looking forward to recipes.
  • kittzle
    kittzle Posts: 190 Member
    Quinoa question.....
    I made it in the microwave a couple of times and work according to the instructions on the Ancient Harvest box and it turned out horrible!! Anyone have any suggestions?