Please share your favourite quinoa recipes!!

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  • RemDogzMa
    RemDogzMa Posts: 71 Member
    I made something like that Sunday night and it was delicious! (Shrimp, peppers and quinoa)

    I've always loved quinoa and am just now getting my hubby into it. It has a low glycemic index and great protein.

    I am eating the following quinoa recipe right now as a late lunch/early dinner. It is amazing and tastes so decadent - even without the chicken.

    http://iowagirleats.com/2012/06/05/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad/

    I'm thinking it will be the perfect balance of carbs and protein before my early evening Zumba class.
  • rekite2000
    rekite2000 Posts: 218 Member
    http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/49552/quinoa-and-black-beans

    Black beans and quinoa - first recipe ever with it. My husban said I can make it every night. Supper easy and can be used as a main meal.
  • sisicouture
    sisicouture Posts: 1
    this is amazing with quinoa!!

    http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/orzo-super-salad-recipe.html
  • kegger1997
    kegger1997 Posts: 74
    quinoa stuffed portobello mushrooms

    http://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe_search/recipe.jsp?id=102085
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
    I made something like that Sunday night and it was delicious! (Shrimp, peppers and quinoa)

    I've always loved quinoa and am just now getting my hubby into it. It has a low glycemic index and great protein.

    I am eating the following quinoa recipe right now as a late lunch/early dinner. It is amazing and tastes so decadent - even without the chicken.

    http://iowagirleats.com/2012/06/05/bbq-chicken-quinoa-salad/

    I'm thinking it will be the perfect balance of carbs and protein before my early evening Zumba class.

    woowww!! this looks amazing! I will definitely be trying it
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
    quinoa stuffed portobello mushrooms

    http://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe_search/recipe.jsp?id=102085

    thank you!!! will have to try ,love all these ingredients
  • darmcc1234
    darmcc1234 Posts: 2 Member
    Fruit with Quinoa
    Fresh fruit any type, I prefer strawberries and grapes,
    dressing of;
    -apple cider vinegar
    -fat free yogurt
    -honey or agave nectar
    Mix dressing together,
    toss with fruit and quinoa and "little of the dressing" :-) chill, Love it :-)
  • Junepal
    Junepal Posts: 148 Member
    Grilled-Vegetable-Quinoa-Salad581339679182.jpg


    http://www.canadianliving.com/food/quick_and_easy/grilled_vegetable_quinoa_salad.php
    Made this today!
  • HotAshMess
    HotAshMess Posts: 382 Member
    BUMP. Have quinoa, need recipes. Thanks everyone!
  • jolt28
    jolt28 Posts: 218 Member
    I want to try these recipes; thanks :)
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    bump
  • 55in13
    55in13 Posts: 1,091 Member
    Very simple one - Southwest flavor Scramblers (comes premixed in the carton). Precook the quinoa using standard package directions and just mix it in as you cook the Scramblers. Or just use eggs and your favorite things to scramble with.
  • pixlamarque
    pixlamarque Posts: 312 Member
    Crunchy Cashew Thai Quinoa with Ginger Peanut Dressing {vegan and gluten free} --http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2013/04/crunchy-cashew-thai-quinoa-salad-with-ginger-peanut-dressing/#comment-5123

    I saw this recipe on Pinterest and I made it last week. It was AMAZING. I did leave out the onions because I find them too strong, esp if the salad is going to be eaten over a couple of days. If you are allergic to peanuts, just substitute another nut butter. I was worried about the taste of the cabbage in it, but you don't even taste it, it just adds more crunch. My husband won't eat stuff like this, so it made too much for me to eat even though I ate it every chance I got. Next time I will cut the recipe in half so I don't waste any. It would be super with some grilled chicken or shrimp thrown in to make a meal. Crap, now I'm hungry.
  • crystalslight
    crystalslight Posts: 322 Member
    http://m.allrecipes.com/recipe/49552/quinoa-and-black-beans

    Black beans and quinoa - first recipe ever with it. My husban said I can make it every night. Supper easy and can be used as a main meal.

    This is my families FAVORITE! I make a batch of this and my kids will eat it as an after school snack. They LOVE it! Plus its super easy to make.
  • ClareKaczmarek
    ClareKaczmarek Posts: 42
    Bump :)
  • Lotusstarr
    Lotusstarr Posts: 112 Member
    Bump : D
  • CaffeinatedGlitter
    CaffeinatedGlitter Posts: 201 Member
    BUMP! I still haven't even tried quinoa but I'm buyin some this shopping period!
  • lap012165
    lap012165 Posts: 24
    These are the Best!!! Got them off MFP not to long ago. Kid's love them!!!

    Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites
    Makes ~24 Bites

    1 cup cooked quinoa
    1 large egg
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
    1/4 cup buffalo sauce (we used Frank's)
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
    1/2 tsp minced garlic
    salt and pepper to taste

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix together all ingredients.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin,
    filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each), and press down gently to compact.
    4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

    Nutritional Information for 4 bites per My Fitness Pal: Calories - 109,
    Fiber - 1, Fat - 4, Protein - 8, Calcium - 6, Carbs - 11
  • sdbart
    sdbart Posts: 189 Member
    http://www.rgnutritionandwellness.com/split-pea-quinoa-soup/

    Not the exact one I use but I love the quinoa with split pea. I like to add ham to the soup too...
  • DesignGrrl
    DesignGrrl Posts: 147 Member
    Bump!
  • HeatherBittner
    HeatherBittner Posts: 296 Member
    bump
  • eknobbe
    eknobbe Posts: 106 Member
    YUM! BUMP! NEED QUINOA RECIPES!
  • RachelX04
    RachelX04 Posts: 1,123 Member
    bump for later
  • chellec23
    chellec23 Posts: 147 Member
    I'm not really huge on recipes because I pretty much go in the kitchen and throw things together. I call it concocting lol

    But one of my favorites was something like this -

    Start with a big pot and heat up a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Sautee grated garlic (however many cloves you like, I usually do 2 or 3) for a couple of minutes (DON'T BURN) then add red pepper flakes and black pepper to fry in the garlic and oil for about a minute before adding chicken stock. Cook 2 cups of quinoa in 4 cups of chicken stock.
    Add veggies....I usually use frozen peas/carrots, corn, broccoli (cooked separately)
    Sometimes I add lentils or beans as well
    Stir in some previously cooked chicken (I like to bake seasoned with cajun seasoning)
    Season to taste (again, I like cajun seasoning)
    I like the chicken Flavor Boosters too, and usually add one to it.

    Another variation I did: In a separate saucepan I warmed up a can of cream of chicken soup with chicken stock and added seasonings (cumin, chili powder or cajun seasoning, poultry seasoning, etc......play with it, see what you like). After the quinoa was done I stirred the "sauce" in. With this one I also made leftovers into a soup by taking about half a cup of it and adding chicken broth to thin it out......tasted great in my opinion!

    Again, play with seasonings. Just because I love cajun/creole seasoning and garlic doesn't mean everyone else will. I like a lot of garlic and a good amount of heat.
  • Morninglory81
    Morninglory81 Posts: 1,190 Member
    Don't have any but would love some!
  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
    Quinoa Pizza Bites, love these!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/48061920993387606/
  • aluvsj
    aluvsj Posts: 27
    Bump.
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
    These are the Best!!! Got them off MFP not to long ago. Kid's love them!!!

    Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites
    Makes ~24 Bites

    1 cup cooked quinoa
    1 large egg
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
    1/4 cup buffalo sauce (we used Frank's)
    1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
    1/2 tsp minced garlic
    salt and pepper to taste

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Mix together all ingredients.
    3. Distribute mixture into a greased mini muffin tin,
    filling each cup to the top (1 heaping Tbs each), and press down gently to compact.
    4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

    Nutritional Information for 4 bites per My Fitness Pal: Calories - 109,
    Fiber - 1, Fat - 4, Protein - 8, Calcium - 6, Carbs - 11

    yumm must try these!! thanks
  • Bejede
    Bejede Posts: 191 Member
    BUMP!!
  • nellyett
    nellyett Posts: 436 Member
    I've used it in a few recipes like stuffed peppers, etc. but the easiest one I do by far is:

    - 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed)

    - 1/2 cup steel cut oats

    - 1/4 cup organic brown sugar or raw honey

    - 3 cups water (you can also use milk, or half milk/water)

    - cinnamon

    - throw it into a slow cooker on high for a couple of hours and it's done!

    It doesn't take very long to cook, even on low so it's not an overnight recipe. I usually put it on in the evening and store it in the fridge. When reheating add a bit of water or milk and it will be nice and creamy.

    I've tried different variations with diced apple, adding vanilla at the end, banana, whatever. Now I just make this base and if everyone can add whatever they like after....frozen berries, sunflower seeds, etc. etc.

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