Tell me your favourite quinoa recipies

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  • peggymenard
    peggymenard Posts: 246 Member
    1/2 C quinoa
    1 C chicken broth
    1 C of tri veg seasoning (celery, onion and peppers)
    1 C of white mushrooms sliced
    1 TBS chopped garlic
    1/2 tsp Morton's Nature Seasoning
    1/4 tsp thyme leaves
    1/4 C pine nuts
    1 TBS olive oil
    1 TBS butter
    Rinse and toast the quinoa for a bit in a skillet and then add chicken broth, cook until tender. Saute vegs and pine nuts in olive oil until done. Add seasonings and blend. Combine quinoa and sauted vegs together and add butter. I let this rest for 30 mins to blend flavors then reheated.

    This was my first experience with quinoa and I wanted to eat the whole dish myself. Not sure if I would like it cold or sweet but I sure will be making this again and might add some chicken to it.
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    Bumping for ideas!:flowerforyou:
  • merisaOct3
    merisaOct3 Posts: 197 Member
    Southwest Quinoa Salad - black beans, corn, cilantro, lime, quinoa, tomato etc....
    Here's a recipe, but I pretty just make it as I feel like it. Don't forget the cumin!
    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/quinoa_salad_with_black_beans_corn_and_tomatoes/

    Also... I have been gluten-free for 5+ years and missed my mom's kibbeh (we're Lebanese), so my mom and I developed a Quinoa Kibbeh recipe that has been a HUGE hit with my family (some people, including me, like it better than regular kibbeh made with bulgar):
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gqwgL4IT7AaOdVBzfh__XbmPbQ1iflfR7r5KoN2pnXY/edit?usp=sharing
  • merisaOct3
    merisaOct3 Posts: 197 Member
    For 1/2 cup quinoa I take a 28 oz can of organic diced tomatoes, drain the liquid and use 1 cup of that for my cooking liquid. (Liquid content varies per can, if it's short add a bit of water, it won't be much). While the quinoa is cooking I saute an onion and a few mini bell peppers in cooking spray, add them and the can of tomatoes at the end of cooking and heat thru another few minutes. Toss in some chopped basil, and have some instant awesome. Garlic and other seasoning may be adding to the quinoa while it's cooking, depending on your taste.

    Oooh this sounds great! I will need to try this. Thanks for posting!
  • maleva720
    maleva720 Posts: 165 Member
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  • nicoleduo
    nicoleduo Posts: 27 Member
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  • BeginningAgainMay14
    BeginningAgainMay14 Posts: 97 Member
    thanks for posting this because i was having major issues with quinoa. i tried to make it the way a friend told me---in chicken broth with some italian seasoning---none of my family members liked it and neither did i...

    Are you rinsing the quinoa really well before you use it? It can have a bitter or soapy taste if you don't rinse it before you cook it.

    OP, here's my current favorite quinoa recipe.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1313024-delicious-high-protein-veg-friendly-peanutty-quinoa-bowls
  • swissmish
    swissmish Posts: 183 Member
    I mix it with taco seasoned ground beef, salsa, frozen corn and stuff peppers with it. So yummy!
    This sounds wonderful!
  • torontoguy1097
    torontoguy1097 Posts: 9
    You should keep in mind that quinoa is very nutrient and CALORIE dense. VERY. Over 600 calories in a standard cup and boy oh boy it is easy to eat!
  • stephnerR
    stephnerR Posts: 49 Member
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  • dropb77
    dropb77 Posts: 7
    Just tried the Pizza Bites from
    http://www.soveryblessed.com/quinoa-bites/

    Awesome

    Will be making my way through the rest of the recipes posted.

    Thanks again
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,983 Member
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  • dropb77
    dropb77 Posts: 7
    You should keep in mind that quinoa is very nutrient and CALORIE dense. VERY. Over 600 calories in a standard cup and boy oh boy it is easy to eat!

    600 calories per cup is for uncooked
    As it nearly triples in volume it is only 220 calories per cup cooked. Which I think is reasonable.
  • BeautifulSoul705
    BeautifulSoul705 Posts: 123 Member
    This is how I like it. Served cold.

    2 cups red and white quinoa (mixed)
    kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive
    1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
    3 tablespoons white vinegar or 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, more as needed
    3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, more as needed
    1 -2 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
    fresh ground black pepper
    3/4 cup chopped roma tomato
    3/4 cup diced English cucumber (1/2 inch dice)
    1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
    3/4 cup diced red bell pepper (1/4 inch dice)
    1 cup cooked red lentil
    1 cup cooked mung beans
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • fitnessmom92
    fitnessmom92 Posts: 8
    following
  • xplosion80
    xplosion80 Posts: 51 Member
    1 cup cooked Quinoa with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, peanuts and lemon.
    Also add tamarind, chopped garlic, mint and Jalapeno pickle.
    Salt per taste and a pinch of sugar.

    This is Quinoa Bhel.
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    Bump! :happy: :flowerforyou:
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    http://www.amazon.com/The-Gluten-Free-Quintessential-Quinoa-Cookbook/dp/162087699X

    Buy this book.

    Seriously.

    I've been cooking with it for a over a month and there isn't a bad recipe in it. All of it is super delicious (and super healthy!)
  • nm212
    nm212 Posts: 570 Member
    BUMP

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/06/quinoa-and-spinach-patties.html

    This looks good too!

    or THIS ! YUM

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-stuffed-squash-50400000116783/
  • Tingababoo
    Tingababoo Posts: 51 Member
    Fav Fav Fav Quinoa Recipe- always a hit at Pot Lucks and BBQs

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-and-black-beans/
    And you can make it vegetarian by changing the broth ^_^
  • tarheelteacher
    tarheelteacher Posts: 23 Member
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  • anotheryearolder
    anotheryearolder Posts: 385 Member
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  • pams
    pams Posts: 1
    Quinoa and black beans. All recipes has it and it is easy to make it your own. I put in a can of rotel tomatoes and chillies. Gives it a kick.
  • pds06
    pds06 Posts: 299 Member
    Saute a small onion, green and yellow squash until lightly brown. Add a cup of vegetable broth and a small can of diced tomato. Bring to boil and add 1/2 cup of quinoa. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 min. Yum
  • PowerfulHunt
    PowerfulHunt Posts: 281 Member
    Mediterranean Bean Salad in a Jar Recipe

    Prep Time: 10 min

    Ingredients:
    ( Serves 4 )
    4 whole 12-ounce mason jars
    1 cup cooked Israeli couscous (prepared according to box's directions) **I use *quinoa* instead of the Israeli couscous.**
    2 cup garbanzo beans (canned - drained and rinsed)
    1 cup cannellini beans (canned - drained and rinsed)
    1 cup black beans (canned - drained and rinsed)
    1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
    1 cup cucumber (diced)
    1 cup tomato (diced)

    Garlic-Lemon Dressing:
    2 whole lemon (juiced and zested)
    2 tablespoon shallots (finely chopped)
    1 whole garlic clove (minced)
    2 tablespoon olive oil
    salt and pepper (to taste)


    Directions:
    1.To make dressing: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, shallots, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk until well-combined. Set aside.
    2.Assemble each mason jar in the following order (this special order will ensure ingredients don't become soggy):
    •First (bottom) layer: 2 or 3 tablespoon lemon-garlic dressing
    •Second layer: 1/4 cup cucumber
    •Third layer: 1/2 cup garbanzo beans
    •Fourth layer: 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
    •Fifth layer: 1/4 cup cannellini beans
    •Sixth layer: 1/4 cup black beans
    •Seventh layer: 1/4 cup couscous
    •Eighth (top) layer: 1/4 cup feta cheese
    3. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. When ready to serve, dump jar's content into a bowl, toss, and enjoy!

    Super easy lunch recipe! Found on recipecorner.com.
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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I had a really good quinoa pudding this morning... http://www.tammysrecipes.com/quinoa_pudding

    Half the recipe came out at 515 calories with 21g of protein... Pretty good breakfast! (I didn't use butter and reduced the sugar to 30g, which is still a lot, but heck). Made it last night and left it in the fridge overnight, and it was relatively thick (I put a bit more of cornstarch).

    Yesterday I just cooked some onions, peppers and corn in a bit of olive oil and added some quinoa (already cooked) and salt and pepper... It was delicious. Even the kids loved it.
  • heatherv89
    heatherv89 Posts: 20 Member
    This turkey quinoa meatloaf is AMAZING!!!! My boyfriend honestly asks me to make it on a weekly basis. One of those meals that tastes so good, you can't imagine that it's healthy.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/
  • srfranzen8
    srfranzen8 Posts: 6 Member
    So many great recipes! Thanks.
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    Made this one the other night. Yummy and makes a bunch!

    http://www.justataste.com/2011/07/quinoa-with-corn-and-scallions/

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