Cooking Challenge: Quinoa

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  • aubraann03
    aubraann03 Posts: 48
    bump
  • joyfulmommaof2
    joyfulmommaof2 Posts: 95 Member
    I got to try this one.
    OMG I have the best recipe for quinoa. It's super easy to make and it tastes like the insides of a Chipotle burrito.

    NAME OF RECIPE: Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

    INGREDIENTS:
    * 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
    * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    * 1 teaspoon sugar (I leave this out or use a packet of Splenda)
    * 1 cup quinoa
    * 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    * 2 medium tomatoes, diced
    * 4 scallions, chopped
    * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


    DIRECTIONS: Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

    Cook quinoa per instructions on the package.

    Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

    CALORIES PER SERVING: I calculated this out to

    Calories 243
    Sodium 45 mg
    Total Fat 8 g
    Potassium 1 mg
    Saturated 3 g
    Total Carbs 35 g
    Polyunsaturated 0 g
    Dietary Fiber 5 g
    Monounsaturated 3 g
    Sugars 5 g
    Trans 0 g
    Protein 8 g
    Cholesterol 10 mg

    HOW MANY IT SERVES: 4

    OPINIONS ON HOW IT TASTED, ETC: See above. I make this religiously now and it's one of my favorite dishes. Even my boyfriend is hooked. We throw roasted chicken, cheese, light sour cream, salsa, avocado slices, etc. on top and it's a full meal. Very filling!

    PICTURE (optional): I have one but I have no idea how to post a picture. Doh!
  • saduval
    saduval Posts: 3
    yum
  • roylawrence87
    roylawrence87 Posts: 970 Member
    Bumping the "H" outta this!
  • Marjorielk
    Marjorielk Posts: 202 Member
    bump
  • Marjorielk
    Marjorielk Posts: 202 Member
    bump
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Just a reminder! Vote!!!

    http://www.scribbld.com/customview.cgi?user=whiskey&styleid=27146

    Whether you entered the challenge or not, vote for the best quinoa dish!
  • Fleur933
    Fleur933 Posts: 156 Member
    Bump


    BTW...made AWESOME stuffed zucchini with quinoa a week or so....300 cals per super filling and tastey serving.
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Voting ends tomorrow!! Do it!!
  • eturenchalk
    eturenchalk Posts: 4
    There are some great recipes. Just wanted to add a little cooking (prep) tip for those of you that say you don't like Quinoa. I used to hate it - but it is so good for you so I kept trying recipes and NOTHING! Then I read that you're supposed to RINSE quinoa before cooking (just run some water over it while it is in a wire mesh. This 30 second step has made all the difference in the world! It has a naturally coating on it that to me tastes almost like soap - doing the rinse gets rid of it and now I eat it a few times a week - just wanted to pass that on...

    Thanks for all of the recipes :)
  • lauralhicks
    lauralhicks Posts: 168
    http://tinypic.com/r/2a95d7p/7



    Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables

    Ingredients:
    1 cup zucchini (cut into bite sized pieces)
    1 cup eggplant (cut into bite sized pieces)
    1 cup butternut squash (cut into bite sized pieces)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 cup quinoa
    1 roasted red pepper (cut into bite sized pieces)
    1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    1/2 teaspoon oregano
    salt and pepper to taste
    2 cups baby spinach
    1 palmful feta cheese (crumbles)

    Directions:
    1. Toss the zucchini and eggplant in the olive oil salt and pepper.

    2. Place onto a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in a preheated 400F over for 30 minutes flipping once in the middle.

    3. Cook the quinoa as directed on the package.

    4. Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

    5. Toss the dressing into the salad.

    6. ENJOY!

    Calories 151 per serving
    Recipe has 10 servings
    Total Fat 4.7 g

    This recipe taste AWESOME!
  • dendra7
    dendra7 Posts: 113 Member
    Oh bag of red quinoa in my freezer....what shall we do to you?
  • koizumi6
    koizumi6 Posts: 274 Member
    I got to try this one.
    OMG I have the best recipe for quinoa. It's super easy to make and it tastes like the insides of a Chipotle burrito.

    NAME OF RECIPE: Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

    INGREDIENTS:
    * 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
    * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    * 1 teaspoon sugar (I leave this out or use a packet of Splenda)
    * 1 cup quinoa
    * 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    * 2 medium tomatoes, diced
    * 4 scallions, chopped
    * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


    DIRECTIONS: Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

    Cook quinoa per instructions on the package.

    Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

    CALORIES PER SERVING: I calculated this out to

    Calories 243
    Sodium 45 mg
    Total Fat 8 g
    Potassium 1 mg
    Saturated 3 g
    Total Carbs 35 g
    Polyunsaturated 0 g
    Dietary Fiber 5 g
    Monounsaturated 3 g
    Sugars 5 g
    Trans 0 g
    Protein 8 g
    Cholesterol 10 mg

    HOW MANY IT SERVES: 4

    OPINIONS ON HOW IT TASTED, ETC: See above. I make this religiously now and it's one of my favorite dishes. Even my boyfriend is hooked. We throw roasted chicken, cheese, light sour cream, salsa, avocado slices, etc. on top and it's a full meal. Very filling!

    PICTURE (optional): I have one but I have no idea how to post a picture. Doh!

    ill be making this
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    :heart: BUMP
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
    bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Egger29
    Egger29 Posts: 14,741 Member
    Bought a bag of this at Costco the other week but haven't tried any yet. Will check this thread for ideas!
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Congratulations to scarletleavy's Nutty Cinnamon and Mixed Berry Quinoa! She has won the challenge!

    While you're at it, enter the green been challenge: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/224635-cooking-challenge-green-beans
  • nybor101
    nybor101 Posts: 477 Member
    bump
  • kimberlyAjohnson
    kimberlyAjohnson Posts: 136 Member
    Love quinoa (bumping for recipes!)
  • AlwaysWanderer
    AlwaysWanderer Posts: 641 Member
    bumping for recipes!
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