quinoa???

1lexisva
1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
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What is it and what can I eat it with??

My cousin told me it is better than rice....and Healthy...
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  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Better than rice by what metric?
  • Angie__1MR
    Angie__1MR Posts: 388 Member
    It is better than rice due to the protein content...you can use it as you would rice.
  • ClassySassyandSmartAssy
    ClassySassyandSmartAssy Posts: 1
    Its a grain that is really high in protein and fiber. It is better for you than rice. Some people can eat it on its own but I can't unless its flavored right. I use quinoa in stuffed peppers though instead of rice. I also use turkey sausage instead of beef. :) There are tons of other recipes though if you google it.
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Is it Healthier?
  • VictoriaWorksOut
    VictoriaWorksOut Posts: 195 Member
    It is very healthy grain a lot like rice and can be used in many dishes.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipes/healthy-recipes/super-foods/whole-grains/quinoa/

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  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Its a grain that is really high in protein and fiber. It is better for you than rice. Some people can eat it on its own but I can't unless its flavored right. I use quinoa in stuffed peppers though instead of rice. I also use turkey sausage instead of beef. :) There are tons of other recipes though if you google it.

    Thanks! I just looked it up on google lol
  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    I believe it's technically a grain and it definitely has a lot of great qualities! I typically mix mine with avocado, tomato, corn, black beans, and a cilantro dressing. This varies based on what kind of leftovers I have or what else we might be eating for dinner. There could be chicken or shrimp in there, a different "dressing", or less ingredients in general. There are a ton of great quinoa recipes out there so do a search and see what sounds good.
  • rhall9058
    rhall9058 Posts: 270 Member
    The good thing is when you see what a serving size is, compared to the nutrition facts, it's wildly disproportionate. I can't put a whole serving on my plate, because it takes up the whole plate! It's crazy, but yes, we use it as a rice replacement.
  • savlyon
    savlyon Posts: 474 Member
    I love this recipe:

    http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000122266,00.html

    We eat a ton of quinoa!! :)
  • AllisonMart
    AllisonMart Posts: 155 Member
    It's also gluten-free and has a slight nutty flavor. I love it! Make sure you're getting the pre-washed kind, otherwise it's a pain to prepare.
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    I love this recipe:

    http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000122266,00.html

    We eat a ton of quinoa!! :)

    Thanks!
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    It's also gluten-free and has a slight nutty flavor. I love it! Make sure you're getting the pre-washed kind, otherwise it's a pain to prepare.

    Thanks for the heads up lol I don't know what to look for
  • iiijeniii
    iiijeniii Posts: 82 Member
    I believe it's technically a grain and it definitely has a lot of great qualities! I typically mix mine with avocado, tomato, corn, black beans, and a cilantro dressing. This varies based on what kind of leftovers I have or what else we might be eating for dinner. There could be chicken or shrimp in there, a different "dressing", or less ingredients in general. There are a ton of great quinoa recipes out there so do a search and see what sounds good.

    It is a seed not a grain.
  • iiijeniii
    iiijeniii Posts: 82 Member
    Cook it like oatmeal, put berries, bananas, peanut butter, flax seeds, etc and have it for breakfast.
  • morielia
    morielia Posts: 169 Member
    I use it to make temaki and faux fried rice
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Yumm for Breakfast
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    It's good... but kind of expensive... I personally generally use pearl barley instead of rice... very low on the glycemic index scale and less calories.

    But my fav. recipe for either... boil either in chicken broth or with saffron, then add grilled chicken, chickpeas, sauteed peppers and onions, goat cheese, and salf-free greek seasoning... best dinner ever!
  • midnight333
    midnight333 Posts: 149
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  • J_Kohler_2
    J_Kohler_2 Posts: 150 Member
    Sounds good might need to try this!
  • jamers1949
    jamers1949 Posts: 46
    Easy to cook ! I replace rice as it has more nutrition than rice . Great in salads also!
  • jamers1949
    jamers1949 Posts: 46
    What a good idea! Thanks
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Bump

    Bump?
  • jamers1949
    jamers1949 Posts: 46
    Here are the nutrition fact from MFP
    Nutrition Facts
    EDIT
    Ancient Harvest - Quinoa - Traditional - Organic
    Servings:
    Calories 172 Sodium 1 mg
    Total Fat 3 g Potassium 0 mg
    Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 31 g
    Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 3 g
    Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 3 g
    Trans 0 g Protein 6 g
    Cholesterol 0 mg
    Vitamin A 0% Calcium 0%
    Vitamin C 0% Iron 12%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
  • tracymat
    tracymat Posts: 296 Member
    I just can't like quinoa. I've tried. I also can't get over the fact that I think it looks like a bowl full of eyeballs.

    Good luck! :)
  • maggie2731
    maggie2731 Posts: 51
    bump
  • islandnutshel
    islandnutshel Posts: 1,143 Member
    It is very healthy grain a lot like rice and can be used in many dishes.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipes/healthy-recipes/super-foods/whole-grains/quinoa/

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    Beautiful and helpfull, thanks
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    QUINOA IS NOT A GRAIN, people!! Come on... do your homework...

    You can use it as a rice sub. People also use it as a meat sub in things like chili. It's really good if you cook it by itself and add a little less than a teaspoon of cajun seasoning to it per one cup (dry). Some people also cook it plain but cook it in chicken broth to give it a flavor. I personally use it in red beans and rice (quinoa instead of rice).
  • jamers1949
    jamers1949 Posts: 46
    THAT IS FUNNY !! yikes!
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    I just can't like quinoa. I've tried. I also can't get over the fact that I think it looks like a bowl full of eyeballs.

    Good luck! :)

    HAHAHA!!!!!
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    QUINOA IS NOT A GRAIN, people!! Come on... do your homework...

    You can use it as a rice sub. People also use it as a meat sub in things like chili. It's really good if you cook it by itself and add a little less than a teaspoon of cajun seasoning to it per one cup (dry). Some people also cook it plain but cook it in chicken broth to give it a flavor. I personally use it in red beans and rice (quinoa instead of rice).

    Thanks!!! I have only seen it used by my cousin and she puts it in her salads

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