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easy Quinoa recipes (minimal ingredients)

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  • PamGeirng
    PamGeirng Posts: 165 Member
    What is the best tasting brand of quinoa?
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/969598-please-share-your-favourite-quinoa-recipes

    Another thread about this from April. Search function for the win! ♥
  • 5n0wbal1
    5n0wbal1 Posts: 429 Member
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-and-black-beans/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=quinoa&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page
  • ST99000722
    ST99000722 Posts: 204 Member
    I've had this for breakfast - boil with part water, part orange juice , and some raisins. Done !
  • Curvimami
    Curvimami Posts: 1,851 Member
    I have been making a chicken veggie pilaf here lately that is super yummy

    1/2 cup of dry quinoa
    1 cup of reduced sodium reduced fat chicken stock
    1 cup of frozen mixed veggies (the 1 I use has green beans, carrots, corn, and peas in it)
    chicken breast

    Add the quinoa, chicken stock, and frozen veggies in a saucepan. I also add galic and pepper to this. Bring to boil, cover and simmer about 10-15 minutes or unitl quinoa is cooked. Add chicken breast if you like to make a more rounded meal or just eat just the pilaf. Super easy and very filling. I am actually having it for lunch today but with no chicken just the pilaf.

    MMmmmmmm, Sounds yummy
  • noelzmom
    noelzmom Posts: 1 Member
    sounds yummy. i think i will try it.
  • cubsgirlinny
    cubsgirlinny Posts: 282 Member
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  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    OK you may want your quinoa a bit al dente like pasta. And so you should not mix it up with other stuff and cook longer than you should. It would become mush. Al dente is a lot tastier. So eat quinoa with your main dish such as chicken etc.

    Basically for one serving, use 1/4 cup quinoa with 3/4 cup broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cover for 15 minutes, cut the heat and let sit for another 5. You get yourself the most delicious quinoa.
  • DeliriumCanBeFun
    DeliriumCanBeFun Posts: 313 Member
    Bump for later.
    Great inquiry. I've been looking for ideas.
  • athoennes90
    athoennes90 Posts: 1
    I make mine as a soup with 4 cups of chicken stock, 1/2 cup of quinoa (or more if you prefer it less soupy), one can of original rotel, sliced turkey sausage, chopped kale and then add some extra chipotle pepper seasoning...it's a new favorite!!
  • hlpotter15
    hlpotter15 Posts: 4
    Just bought some red myself!! Might even make it for lunch :))
  • hlpotter15
    hlpotter15 Posts: 4
    Just bought some red myself!! Might even make it for lunch :))
  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
    Into the rice cooker put:

    1 cup Quinoa
    2 cups water or chicken broth
    2 TBSP reduced sodium soy sauce
    1 TBSP powdered ginger
    2 heaping tablespoons roasted garlic
    a few 'shakes" of red chili flakes

    Cover, turn it on and wait until it's done like you would race. (20-25 minutes or so) Top with a little sesame seed or chopped green onion if you want.
  • BigBrunette
    BigBrunette Posts: 1,543 Member
    In for the recipes. Thanks, everybody!
  • zumbarock
    zumbarock Posts: 86 Member
    Bump, thanks for the recipes! I just bought Quinoa and have no idea what to do with it, I just had heard alot about it and this post is very helpful!
  • Hoosier96
    Hoosier96 Posts: 118 Member
    cook it on stovetop, season with bragg's amino acids and nutritional yeast. Savory and filling.
  • Hoosier96
    Hoosier96 Posts: 118 Member
    I made a recipe I got from Skinnytaste.com: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    Made with quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, olive oil, lemon (I used red wine vinegar), salt, pepper, feta cheese (I omitted that). DELISH!
    yummmmmmm
  • Sheila_Ann
    Sheila_Ann Posts: 365 Member
    bumping! :)
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    quinoa
    dark red kidney beans
    turkey kilbasa
    creole seasoning

    cook quinoa according to directions. While it's cooking add in 1/2-1 teaspoon of creole seasoning (whatever your preference). Heat kidney beans. Heat kilbasa. Combine.
  • jrmommy23
    jrmommy23 Posts: 28 Member
    bump for later!
  • stephmayne
    stephmayne Posts: 6 Member
    Bump!!
  • murray292
    murray292 Posts: 32
    bump for later.
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    I'm another one who cooks up a batch and puts it in the fridge. I use it in place of any kind of rice and most pasta dishes. It's a good filler food. I even took a pasta salad recipe and substituted the pasta with quinoa.
  • smithta1
    smithta1 Posts: 9 Member
    I enjoy mine straight up. just boil it until the seeds open up and there ya go. Taste great without anything added.
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    I'm eating a Quinoa salad as I am typing!

    1/4 cup Qunioa
    1/2 cup Water
    Bring Water to a boil, add Quinoa. Lower heat and cook until water is absorbed(About 6 minutes)

    In a bowl combine your favourite veggies.
    I like to keep a Broccoli slaw on hand and I toss in Tomatoes, Snap peas, cucumber and Onion.

    Dressing: Mix together lemon juice, some garlic, oregano and a little bit of olive oil(1/2 a teaspoon) and stir together.

    In a bowl mix Quinoa, Veggies and stir in dressing. Voila! Delicious!

    You'll be prepped, cooked and eating in less than 10 minutes!
  • mmoonstars
    mmoonstars Posts: 103 Member
    tagging for later
  • tigers217
    tigers217 Posts: 25 Member
    bump
  • jennifox63
    jennifox63 Posts: 44 Member
    Bump
  • MaggieSporleder
    MaggieSporleder Posts: 428 Member
    I make what I call a Greek Quinoa. I cook it as normal, although I do use broth instead of water to help flavor. Then chop roasted red peppers, olives, Mediterranean seasoning, and a bit of Feta toss it all together and its a yummy side warm, or a lovely lunch cold. :)
  • kikih64
    kikih64 Posts: 349 Member
    I've made it for breakfast...cooked it up with blueberries, walnuts and almond milk.
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