Quinoa

misschristi
misschristi Posts: 119 Member
edited September 24 in Food and Nutrition
I love quinoa and I've been wanting to try making it different ways, just wondering if anyone has any really good suggestions for what to put in it or use it with?
thanks :)
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  • rose1617
    rose1617 Posts: 469 Member
    bump I'm curious, too!
  • Myschelle
    Myschelle Posts: 101 Member
    bump I'm curious, too!

    Okay, I'm not sure what the "bump" thing is. I've seen it a lot, but don't totally understand....??
  • thisis4me
    thisis4me Posts: 219 Member
    Bump:)
  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    I just cook it in chicken stock (instead of plain water) and then serve it as an alternative to rice with stews and chili.
  • missmmaynes
    missmmaynes Posts: 79 Member
    You can use quinoa in any dish that you would use rice. You can also have it for breakfast warmed up with milk and cinnamon (or you could add fruit too). It is very versatile and very delicious too! I like to make it when we are having grilled chicken and stir fried veggies. Be creative add to it whatever you like! Enjoy!
  • rose1617
    rose1617 Posts: 469 Member
    bump I'm curious, too!

    Okay, I'm not sure what the "bump" thing is. I've seen it a lot, but don't totally understand....??
    It just means Im "bumping " it to the top of the topics list so that it's easier to follow and doesn't get lost in the rest of the posts.
    Plus if I post "bump" or anything at all, it gets placed in My Topics and I can find it even more easily later on.
  • TuDominicano
    TuDominicano Posts: 120 Member
    i actually mixed mine with brown rice, delicious. you can add chicken, tuna fish.
  • HerbieSue
    HerbieSue Posts: 288
    You can use quinoa in any dish that you would use rice. You can also have it for breakfast warmed up with milk and cinnamon (or you could add fruit too). It is very versatile and very delicious too! I like to make it when we are having grilled chicken and stir fried veggies. Be creative add to it whatever you like! Enjoy!

    Really? I will get some and try this out! I have heard it is the best grain you can eat!
  • piquilter
    piquilter Posts: 119
    I make a turkey & quinoa meatloaf that we really like. I'll also make a serving and mix it with a serving of veggies for a meal for myself when dh works a late shift, often add salsa or some spaghettin sauce to spice it up a bit. It's one of my new favorite foods :smile:
  • MeliciousMelis
    MeliciousMelis Posts: 458 Member
    Quinoa is SOOO good.

    I use it in lettuce wraps, in place of rice, and as breakfast for my daughters the other day- mixing quinoa, coconut milk, a handful of walnuts and some shredded coconut on top. They LOVED it!
  • sweetdianachka
    sweetdianachka Posts: 318 Member
    I've made quinoa myself with pesto which is delis. The cafeteria at my work has this awesome quinoa salad in their salad bar, its cold quinoa with flakes of hard parm cheese, onion, green peppers, and probably oil or other spices, but its pretty good. Unfortunately I don't really know the nutritional facts about it but you can def try to make some time of cold salad like that.
  • Still_Sossy
    Still_Sossy Posts: 868 Member
    If anyone has any recipes please post them, I would love to try them. :)
  • brittanymonster
    brittanymonster Posts: 58
    I make homemade guacamole and serve it with the quinoa, salsa, and some sour cream.
    It's so delicious, it will actually make you a better person.
  • ChelseaRW
    ChelseaRW Posts: 366 Member
    Quinoa is SOOO good.

    I use it in lettuce wraps, in place of rice, and as breakfast for my daughters the other day- mixing quinoa, coconut milk, a handful of walnuts and some shredded coconut on top. They LOVED it!


    OH My...I think I will have to try that! I know nothing about quinoa but it sounds delish.
  • Coco_Puff
    Coco_Puff Posts: 823 Member
    Where do you buy it? I saw one little box in Publix for $6.00. I thought that was too much for such a small amount.
  • mentalbeat
    mentalbeat Posts: 104 Member
    I like to soak it overnight in pure orange juice, It is a great start to the day for breakfast.
  • ashley0616
    ashley0616 Posts: 579 Member
    I usually make mine with chicken broth (no sodium) and lots of lemon juice. I've also made a quinoa salad with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and home made italian dressing. I'm loving all the recipes here though!
  • MistyMtnMan
    MistyMtnMan Posts: 527 Member
    I make homemade guacamole and serve it with the quinoa, salsa, and some sour cream.
    It's so delicious, it will actually make you a better person.

    This is awesome.
  • mrniceguy84
    mrniceguy84 Posts: 25 Member
    I make homemade guacamole and serve it with the quinoa, salsa, and some sour cream.
    It's so delicious, it will actually make you a better person.

    This is awesome.

    post ur recipe :)
  • brittanymonster
    brittanymonster Posts: 58
    I make homemade guacamole and serve it with the quinoa, salsa, and some sour cream.
    It's so delicious, it will actually make you a better person.

    This is awesome.

    post ur recipe :)


    I stole Alton Brown's recipe, it is as follows:

    3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
    1 lime, juiced
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne
    1/2 medium onion, diced
    2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
    1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    1 clove garlic, minced

    Directions
    In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.
  • jrbanta
    jrbanta Posts: 4,375 Member
    bump
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
    Best recipe I've ever had

    cook 1/2 cup of Quinoi as normal
    In Frying pan put 1 tsp of oil and 1 crushed slice of Garlic
    Add 1 cup of spinach and cooked quinoi
    Add 3 oz of Flaked Feta

    cook in pan 2 minutes

    Spinach and Feta Quinoi Salad
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
    Where do you buy it? I saw one little box in Publix for $6.00. I thought that was too much for such a small amount.

    I get mine in the Bulk Section of my grocery store. It's a bit pricer but only a 1/2 cup cooks a lot!

    About 5 cups costs me 7$ at the bulk section .. well worth it it's so versitile
  • Randee75
    Randee75 Posts: 234
    I get mine at Safeway in the bulk foods section. I believe its about $1.69/lb........For a quick Spanish Quinoa I add a can of Rotel Tomatoes and its yum.
  • Randee75
    Randee75 Posts: 234
    I forgot to add that allrecipes.com has some Quinoa recipes.
  • misschristi
    misschristi Posts: 119 Member
    Best recipe I've ever had

    cook 1/2 cup of Quinoi as normal
    In Frying pan put 1 tsp of oil and 1 crushed slice of Garlic
    Add 1 cup of spinach and cooked quinoi
    Add 3 oz of Flaked Feta

    cook in pan 2 minutes

    Spinach and Feta Quinoi Salad

    this is exactly how i make mine it is so good!!! ....i also sautee some baby portabellas and put them in...delish!
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    The last time I made it I boiled it in water. While that was going on I sauteed some chopped onions & pine nuts in a pan in some olive oil. Just before the quinoa was done I added some chopped baby spinach to the pine nuts.
    Drain the quinoa & toss with the sauteed items. Very delicious.
  • sooh2011
    sooh2011 Posts: 134 Member
    I made sweet potato black bean quinoa burgers:

    http://fatfreevegan.com/blog/2010/05/06/sweet-potato-black-bean-quinoa-burger/

    They were just *ok* - but I made loads so froze them and have been having them with salad and sweet chili sauce for lunch and I think they must re-heat well because they've been lovely.
  • mmtiernan
    mmtiernan Posts: 702 Member
    I make a turkey & quinoa meatloaf that we really like. I'll also make a serving and mix it with a serving of veggies for a meal for myself when dh works a late shift, often add salsa or some spaghettin sauce to spice it up a bit. It's one of my new favorite foods :smile:

    What's your recipe for the meatloaf? I'm assuming you are subbing the quinoa for the usual bread crumbs?
  • momof8munchkins
    momof8munchkins Posts: 1,167 Member
    I grabbed a box a few weeks ago but haven't made it yet.. after seeing all these recipes i am going to have to try it and soon!:flowerforyou:
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