Quinoa recipes NEEDED!

heatherdl2013
heatherdl2013 Posts: 30
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I really want to make some for dinner but not sure how I should prepare it tonight or what I should do with it lol

any ideas would be appreciated :)

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  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=quinoa recipes&rs=ac&len=1
  • dlionsmane
    dlionsmane Posts: 674 Member
    I've used a few of these

    http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/cooking-with-quinoa-00412000073996/

    Basically you can use it like you would rice. It just has a bit more of a nutty flavor.
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    skinnytaste.com quinoa spinach patty recipe is so good! can make the batch at once and then have them throughout the week. good on bread, by themselves, or with an egg over it for breakfast.

    also, quinoa risotto, mix marinara sauce and parmesan cheese after it cooks, so tasty! also good with vegetarian chilli served with it.

    rinse the quinoa first, then just follow the package directions.

    also good to use in a chilled salad with feta, tomatos, cucumber, etc.
  • SidsMom80
    SidsMom80 Posts: 97 Member
    Tofu, Asparagus and Red pepper stir fry

    Ingredients

    Dressing:
    2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce $
    2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
    Dash of crushed red pepper

    Stir-fry:
    1 1/2 cups water
    1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
    1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
    1 cup chopped onion $
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 cups red bell pepper strips $
    2 cups sliced mushrooms $
    2 cups (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound)
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 (12.3-ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, drained and cubed
    2 tablespoons sesame seeds

    Preparation

    To prepare dressing, combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
    To prepare stir-fry, bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the quinoa; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes; fluff with a fork.
    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and stir-fry 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, salt, and tofu; stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir in dressing. Serve over quinoa, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.


    Nutritional Information
    Amount per serving

    Calories: 273
    Calories from fat: 29%
    Fat: 8.8g
    Saturated fat: 1.2g
    Monounsaturated fat: 2.9g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 3.8g
    Protein: 11.9g
    Carbohydrate: 38.7g
    Fiber: 8.2g
    Cholesterol: 0.0mg
    Iron: 6.1mg
    Sodium: 435mg
    Calcium: 96mg
  • heatherdl2013
    heatherdl2013 Posts: 30
    thanks! these all sound great!
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    and as above user posted, works well to use in recipes in place of rice. also good with a dish that would use pasta too. really anything is good with it lol (well almost anything).
  • BaristaX
    BaristaX Posts: 151 Member
    quick a simple recipe for quinoa.

    2 cups of cooked quinoa
    1 cup of non fat Greek yogurt
    1 cup of chopped tomatoes
    1/2 cup chopped onions
    3 cloves of garlic
    2 tbsp of paprika
    2 tbsp of cumin
    1/2 of a cucumber
    (optional)
    salt
    cilantro
    lemon
    agave
    raisins

    pretty much take the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, seasonings and blend it up pretty well and you are done, though I usually add a bunch of cilantro, agave, raisins and lemon to the mix when I make it for myself.

    once you are done blending, mix the quinoa with the dressing you made and mix it up, as you mix, add the chopped tomatoes and onions, let it chill in the fridge for 15-20min and it's good to eat as a side, or a snack.
  • iamafoodaholic
    iamafoodaholic Posts: 46 Member
    Mango Quinoa Salad

    2 cups cooked quinoa* at room temperature, or chilled
    1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 medium mango, peeled and diced
    1 red bell pepper, diced
    6 green onions, thinly sliced
    1 handful chopped cilantro (about 1/2 cup)
    4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    kosher salt
    freshly cracked black pepper

    *Quinoa can be cooked in water or broth.  I suggest using vegetable or
    chicken broth for enhanced flavor, but plain water works great too.

    Place cooked quinoa in a large bowl.  Add mango, red pepper, green
    onion, black beans, and cilantro.  In a small bowl combine vinegar,
    olive oil, and lime juice.  Whisk until smooth and pour on top of
    salad.  Toss to combine and add salt and pepper to taste.  Chill for
    at least one hour before serving.

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