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Quinoa

icanplay3
icanplay3 Posts: 173 Member
edited March 5 in Food and Nutrition
Silly question.......but what does quinoa taste like? And how would I prepare it? Keep in mind I don't like to make very complicated meals that take forever because I am a Mom and I work full time too. :bigsmile:

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  • Crysty2010
    Crysty2010 Posts: 26 Member
    I treat it like a brown rice. So I use it to make quick lunches for myself like quinoa, vegs (like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower), and a lean meat (grilled chicken or pork). I usually throw in some hot sauce too for a little added flavor dimension and mix it all together like a stir-fry kinda thing. My kids won't eat it. It's something I buy for meal preppin' for myself.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    Like a nutty rice. I think it's quite tasty. I usually cook it in broth if it's a dinner food. Sometimes we use it in place of oats for breakfast...
  • icanplay3
    icanplay3 Posts: 173 Member
    How long does it take to cook?
  • ivygirl1937
    ivygirl1937 Posts: 899 Member
    Same amount of time as rice. I just throw it in my rice cooker and turn it on. Takes like 20 minutes.

    I mix it with eggs and make breakfast muffins. :)
  • aneary1980
    aneary1980 Posts: 461 Member
    about 15 minutes you boil it.

    I half cook it and then when I bung it in the microwave at lunch it isn't over cooked. :)
  • Mhgretsch
    Mhgretsch Posts: 259 Member
    1/2 cup quinoa + 1 cup water, simmer for 15 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes, fluff with fork, eat...makes 2 servings.

    I like it plain, or make a pilaf by adding it to a sauté of a bit of olive oil, minced garlic, diced red pepper and diced mango...yum!
  • icanplay3
    icanplay3 Posts: 173 Member
    Awesome...thanks for the input everyone...you all are an inspiration to me! I am adding quinoa to my grocery list. :smile:
  • Nice2BFitAgain
    Nice2BFitAgain Posts: 319 Member
    How long does it take to cook?

    1 cup quinoa - 2 cups liquid - boil gently 15 minutes

    http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/common-mistakes/article/5-most-common-mistakes-when-cooking-quinoa
  • RavenLibra
    RavenLibra Posts: 1,737 Member
    I use it as a "supplement" .. by adding it to other dishes, like salads, stews... soups... cook it like oatmeal then put it in the fridge so it's there when I want to add it
  • donna710
    donna710 Posts: 91 Member
    I've made it sweet (by adding stevia and cinnamon) and savory (adding garlic/onion, etc.)... I've also mixed it with scrambled eggs.
    I love it...
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,389 Member
    Like a nutty rice.

    This. A very mild nutty rice.

    I have quinoa cocoa puffs cereal, lol, and people have given me quinoa cookies. It's pretty versatile.

    I've thrown it into the crockpot as an add-in to vegetarian chilli. Quinoa stuffed peppers are good too.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    Fwiw, costco has frozen organic quionoa/kale packs that are very handy and tasty. Just note that a bag is not ONE serving.
  • threnjen
    threnjen Posts: 687 Member
    It is really yummy. Like others have said, use it where you would use rice.

    I usually make my family white rice and myself a serving of quinoa instead (they would eat the quinoa too, but it is expensive so I may as well just eat it for me)
  • JtKeil
    JtKeil Posts: 1,389 Member
    It's delicious, try cooking it with stock and adding diced onions and mushrooms to it (fried first). Olives and feta are also great additions.

    Or have it as a dessert like a rice pudding, or a replacement for oatmeal/porridge. It's very versatile.
  • juanitarochelle2014
    juanitarochelle2014 Posts: 58 Member
    I tried it very good and keeps u full longer I will definitely buy it again :)
  • RedfootDaddy
    RedfootDaddy Posts: 274 Member
    I use it as a filler in chili - makes it nice and thick in place of ground beef. I've also had quinoa pancakes and quinoa salad - I agree, tiny nutty brown rice. Kinda pops in your mouth like tobiko.
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    Rinse it really well or it can have a pretty sandy texture.
  • Soggynode
    Soggynode Posts: 1,179 Member
    Cooks really well in our rice cooker. Just watch the calories... they can get out of hand pretty quick.
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