What is quinoa?

You can really buy it anywhere. It's a grain, a "complete protein" because it has all 8 essential ammino acids. Now as far as recipes go, really it's all up to what kind of food you like. I mix mine with black beans, chopped tomatos, cilantro, lime, cumin and red pepper. It's a bit more costly than rice, and it's AWESOME for your.

Something I recently learned that may be helpful- it's not pronounced qui-noah. It's pronounced keen-wah. I had no idea and didn't think that was a really intuitive pronunciation.

What is quinoa? What are some good recipes? Where can I buy it? How expensive is it? Is it actually good for you or low-cal?

I'd really like to know a little bit more about quinoa. Please post your replies!

Quinoa is deliciousness! I had some yesterday as a hot cereal with milk and berries and cinnamon.

What is quinoa? What are some good recipes? Where can I buy it? How expensive is it? Is it actually good for you or low-cal?


I'd really like to know a little bit more about quinoa. Please post your replies!

Quinoa is a carb.

You can use it in baking too... I've made bread with it and I've seen recipes to put it in cookies!
I've also added it to wraps, you can make it into patties for veggi burgers. It's quite versatile.

Quinoa is a seed high in protein and with lots of amino acids that our bodies need. However, the demand for quinoa has caused such a increase in price in the South American countries where it grows, that the local people who have depended on it for nutrition for hundreds if not thousands of years can no longer afford it. Honestly, it is just the new "fad" food. There are lots of other seeds and grains that are healthy for you. Just like oatmeal, a lot of people have difficulty with the texture of quinoa. The flavor itself is bland- you have to dress it up just like with oatmeal. Just stick with oats, that's my advice. Eat a well-balanced diet with as little animal products as possible. Read about The China Study for reference, if you haven't already. Diminish the suffering in the world- every choice you make has an impact somewhere, whether for good or for bad.

It's like tiny little rubber balls and is only edible as a filler in something like meatloaf.

My husband has celiac disease so we've been eating Quinoa for a while now as an alternative to wheat. The pasta is delicious...it most resembles wheat pasta out of all the other alternatives. You can also buy Quinoa flakes which makes a porridge similar in texture and taste to cream of wheat. I actually give that to my baby a lot instead of rice cereal. Then there is Quinoa in it's natural state which is similar in texture to Cous Cous. Really any preparation with cous cous would also work with Quinoa. I will basically just throw anything in it...chick peas, spinach, fetta, tomatoes, etc. I've also done a yummy side with cranberries, toasted almonds, green onions and a garlic dressing

What is quinoa? What are some good recipes? Where can I buy it? How expensive is it? Is it actually good for you or low-cal?


I'd really like to know a little bit more about quinoa. Please post your replies!

pronounced /Keen-whaa' it's a grain much like cous cous or bulgar wheat. It doesnt have much of a flavour, but it does absorb things that you put with it, so lots of lovely hearbs, spices, vinegar, citrus juices.....it's good for you.

Its pretty awesome. I dont eat the red quinoa though. You can make so much with it....you can make desserts with it...breakfast with it and dinner. The other night I made a quinoa risotto with feta cheese and shredded carrots.

There are so many recipes out there so you should browse the net. It has carbs but its a good carb.

What is quinoa? What are some good recipes? Where can I buy it? How expensive is it? Is it actually good for you or low-cal?


I'd really like to know a little bit more about quinoa. Please post your replies!

Quinoa is a carb.

You really missed the boat with that answer. Quinoa is becoming popular because yes it is a grain, but it is also a complete protein. So much more than just a carb.

Quinoa, like rice, takes some cooking. Basically, like rice, you cook it 2 to 1. 2 parts of liquid to 1 part quinoa (or, to be more specific, 1C quinoa with 2C water or chicken stock). It has a mild, nutty flavor, similar to brown rice. It also has these weird little rings that come off as it cooks. It looks odd, but that's what happens. If you overcook it it turns to mush. So you want to make sure you cook it just long enough but not too long.

I like to cook mine in the oven. I brown the grains on the stovetop in a little butter then add the liquid, bring that to a boil, cover, and stick in the oven. I check it every 5-10 minutes to see if the liquid has been absorbed into the grain. It usually takes about as long to cook as white rice. Once all the liquid is gone, it's good eating time!

Quinoa is very versatile and can be used pretty much as a substitute for rice, or in any way rice was used. It makes a spectacular salad. EX: Cook and cool. Then mix with vinaigrette, orange juice, some dried fruit, chicken, and parsley. SO GOOD! It also makes good quinoa tabouleh. Mix cooled quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley. Heaven.

I hope this helps.
Enjoy!

I cooked up some quinoa earlier this week. I make it like 'Spanish rice'. I drain a can of tomatos- the spicy kind-, mixing the juice and water to get the correct amount of liquid, then throw everything in the pot and just cook it like rice. Little salt, some pepper, a sprinkle of cheese on top... yummy.

The only thing to remember with quinoa is to rinse it well before cooking. I made that mistake once and it had a tinge of bitter to it. Otherwise, it's pretty good stuff!

Quinoa is a seed high in protein and with lots of amino acids that our bodies need. However, the demand for quinoa has caused such a increase in price in the South American countries where it grows, that the local people who have depended on it for nutrition for hundreds if not thousands of years can no longer afford it. Honestly, it is just the new "fad" food. There are lots of other seeds and grains that are healthy for you. Just like oatmeal, a lot of people have difficulty with the texture of quinoa. The flavor itself is bland- you have to dress it up just like with oatmeal. Just stick with oats, that's my advice. Eat a well-balanced diet with as little animal products as possible. Read about The China Study for reference, if you haven't already. Diminish the suffering in the world- every choice you make has an impact somewhere, whether for good or for bad.

I kind of suspected that it was a "fad" food. I tried some from the salad bar at Whole Foods and I was not impressed. Just as you stated, it was bland like oatmeal, which I am not a fan of either because of the blandness.

Quinoa is a seed high in protein and with lots of amino acids that our bodies need. However, the demand for quinoa has caused such a increase in price in the South American countries where it grows, that the local people who have depended on it for nutrition for hundreds if not thousands of years can no longer afford it. Honestly, it is just the new "fad" food. There are lots of other seeds and grains that are healthy for you. Just like oatmeal, a lot of people have difficulty with the texture of quinoa. The flavor itself is bland- you have to dress it up just like with oatmeal. Just stick with oats, that's my advice. Eat a well-balanced diet with as little animal products as possible. Read about The China Study for reference, if you haven't already. Diminish the suffering in the world- every choice you make has an impact somewhere, whether for good or for bad.

Ha. I've also read articles saying it has HELPED quinoa farmers thrive because of the new demand. Plus, it is only bland if you suck at cooking.

P.s I hunt deer, elk, and duck and use my quinoa with it. Tasty!