White rice or quinoa?

MissBabyJane
MissBabyJane Posts: 538 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I LOVE white rice with frozen vegetables, but I want to try with quinoa? Is this the healthier option?

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  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    What's wrong with white rice? I only use couscous because it's the easiest one to prepare.
  • MissBabyJane
    MissBabyJane Posts: 538 Member
    Nothing wrong. But I think I'm eating it too often. I want to change up a little.
  • fan_nzr
    fan_nzr Posts: 1 Member
    quinoa is definitely healthier! It's low GI and is far more superior in terms of nutrition. Google it!
  • susie5528
    susie5528 Posts: 1 Member
    I love white rice, but adding some variety is great! Red quinoa is my fav... it has a rich nutty taste and will leave you satisfied and happy! And it's good for ya! I like to make quinoa patties and pan fry them, yum!
  • MissBabyJane
    MissBabyJane Posts: 538 Member
    Thank you, guys. I will definitely try it.
  • bangles501
    bangles501 Posts: 26 Member
    Quinoa has a lot more protein and the energy is released slowly meaning you're more likely to use the calories rather than store them as fat - also it will keep you fuller and more satisfired for longer.

    Brown rice is a healthier option to white rice as well and is cheaper and easier to cook than quinoa.
  • ashenriver
    ashenriver Posts: 498 Member
    I find quinoa much easier to cook then rice. And I never have quinoa sticking to the bottom of the pan like I do rice.

    On Monday I replaced rice with quinoa for a stir fried rice recipe. It was delicious.

    The only time I have white rice now is when I go out for Indian.
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    I find quinoa much easier to cook then rice. And I never have quinoa sticking to the bottom of the pan like I do rice.

    On Monday I replaced rice with quinoa for a stir fried rice recipe. It was delicious.

    The only time I have white rice now is when I go out for Indian.

    Rice cooker, you can use it for the quinoa too.
  • ashenriver
    ashenriver Posts: 498 Member
    I find quinoa much easier to cook then rice. And I never have quinoa sticking to the bottom of the pan like I do rice.

    On Monday I replaced rice with quinoa for a stir fried rice recipe. It was delicious.

    The only time I have white rice now is when I go out for Indian.

    Rice cooker, you can use it for the quinoa too.

    Lol, I knew someone was going to suggest that, and my answer is, I don't want one, it is very simple, I have lots of pots and pans and I don't want to clutter up my kitchen (no storage and very little counter space) with more stuff I will only use occasionally plus in the next year I will be moving twice. It is one less thing to pack and move.

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