Exciting things to do with Quinoa?

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  • harribeau2012
    harribeau2012 Posts: 644 Member
    OdesAngel wrote: »
    Make a pot of it, take it on the train, then flick blobs of it at morning commuters.

    LOL....I was thinking make a pot and take it on a rollercoaster, that could be exciting.

    I actually don't know, it's like cous cous isn't it? as in, great if you add lots to it? what about adding cream and sugar to it and making rice pudding? but well with quinoa

    the stuffed peppers look yum

  • 78105234a
    78105234a Posts: 41 Member
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  • erose11213
    erose11213 Posts: 1 Member
    I don't exactly have a recipe because I kind of just guesstimate but I got the idea on Pinterest. I usually add a little EVOO (the smallest bit) to a pan and add some chopped garlic and jalapeño. Add some diced red onion, tomato, etc etc (sometimes i do corn, red or green peppers, whatever I have on hand.) then I do about 1/3 of a can of black beans and 1/4 cub dry quinoa. Then I add about the same in water (add a little more as it cooks but I start with 1/4 cup), some seasoning (cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper). Mix it up, cover, and let simmer for about 15-20 min til quinoa is cooked and yummy. Again, adding a tad bit of water here and there. I like this recipe because you can do a lot with it and add/substitute different veggies of your choice. When I make it this way I add avocado and a little dollop of Greek yogurt once plated. I wish I could find the recipe on Pinterest but I cannot right now.
  • Cheermamasita
    Cheermamasita Posts: 40 Member
    This recipe came together by chance. It is yummy, bright and fresh. A friend perfected the dressing. You can add or subtract fruits or veggies that you prefer. Enjoy!
    Quinoa Salad

    2 cups cooked quinoa, chilled
    1/4 cup diced red onion
    2 mango's diced
    1/4 cup toasted diced walnuts or pecans
    1/2 bunch cilantro, finely diced
    1/2 red pepper, thin small slices
    1/2 yellow pepper, thin small slices
    3 tablespoons feta cheese
    4 ripe strawberries, sliced
    toss together

    Dressing
    1/2 cup citrus flavored olive oil
    juice of 1 lime
    1 tsp lime zest
    1/4 cup of seasoned rice vinegar or flavored balsamic vinegar
    2 Tablespoons of sugar (may use agave or honey)
    1/2 tsp. kosher salt
    1/4 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,945 Member
    I like quinoa in salads. I make one based on something I once ate at cafe. Cooked quinoa, shelled cooked edamame, blanched snow peas, a little sun dried tomato, halved cherry tomato. Add some vinaigrette made with 1 part balsamic vinegar to 3 parts olive oil.
  • littlej01
    littlej01 Posts: 30 Member
    I use it to make mac & cheese. There's recipes online, I just tweak them a little to lose some calories. So good.
  • Kitti03
    Kitti03 Posts: 5 Member
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  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Google Whole Foods California Quinoa Salad.
    It has edamame, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, coconut flakes, slivered almonds, raisins, and balsamic vinegar.
  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    I fed mine to my worm farm - they love it. Then I use the compost they make and grow something worth eating; like peppers and tomatoes so all is not lost!
  • mlt2908
    mlt2908 Posts: 123 Member
    I made this easy crockpot recipe over the weekend and it was GOOD...chicken, sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, and quinoa....all healthy stuff (although I'm sure the sodium is high):

    http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-chicken-and-quinoa-soup/#_a5y_p=2692395

  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    -Add goat cheese and nuts and put it on sliced veggies (like julienned carrots, cucumbers, etc).
    -Add lemon and broccoli and feta with some dried basil
    -Use in burritos for rice
  • mirki002
    mirki002 Posts: 47 Member
    Here's a link to one of my favorite quinoa recipes- cilantro lime quinoa with shrimp. It's a one-bowl meal, super delicious. http://myhealthyohana.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/cilantro-lime-quinoa-with-shrimp/
  • nellyett
    nellyett Posts: 436 Member
    We ALWAYS have a batch of steelcut oats and quinoa in the fridge.....

    1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
    1/2 cup steelcut oats
    1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
    1-2 tsp of vanilla
    cinnamon to taste
    3 cups water

    Throw it in the slow cooker on high for 3 hours and voila!

    when serving add whatever you like....nothing, milk, banana, nuts, whatever :)

  • kender54
    kender54 Posts: 58 Member
    Quinoa cakes! I made mine up as I went, but this recipe looks yummy. When I made mine, I made a spicy basil sauce with mayo, basil, lemon juice, & sriacha. It was yummy.

    http://www.marinmamacooks.com/2013/02/quinoa-cakes/
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    This is my favorite dish - abcnews.go.com/GMA/Recipes/recipe?id=10473066

    Except I replace the brown rice with quinoa and add broccoli
  • BarbieAS
    BarbieAS Posts: 1,414 Member
    My favorite two quinoa recipes:

    http://damndelicious.net/2013/03/25/kale-salad-with-meyer-lemon-vinaigrette/
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/quinoa-salad-with-asparagus-goat-cheese-and-black-olives-recipe.html
  • leonamuni
    leonamuni Posts: 24
    What I love to do is make guacamole with tomato and red onion and stuff and mix it into cooled quinoa after its cooked. Trust me it's delicious! Alternatively, hot quinoa, miz in tomato sauce with sauteed veggies. I also like to add peas and other veggies directly into the quinoa as I'm cooking it.
  • brischu2243
    brischu2243 Posts: 91
    This is a really delicious recipe I found a while back. It's quinoa with corn and zucchini and feta with a lemon honey vinaigrette. It is SO delicious. The vinaigrette completely transforms it. I"m not a tomato fan, but you can put those in too if you want.

    http://iowagirleats.com/2012/05/14/farmers-market-recipe-collection-farmers-market-skillet/
  • KeysGirl23
    KeysGirl23 Posts: 117 Member
    eldamiano wrote: »
    Take it back to the shop and get a refund is the most exciting thing I can think of....

    ^ HaHa! I've tried it several ways and just can't get my taste buds around it either.
  • Newnameishardtofind
    Newnameishardtofind Posts: 867 Member
    Try quinoa spaghetti with meat sauce
  • 4flamingoz
    4flamingoz Posts: 214 Member
    I use chicken stock instead of water. I use it as a filler in meatballs, soups, stuffed cabbage, with stir fried veggies. Get creative!
  • sabrina22388
    sabrina22388 Posts: 1 Member
    Quinoa loaf from PCC is AMAZING! You can get in the deli, but I have also made it using their deli recipe posted online. It's a great meatloaf substitute for vegans.

    http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/pcc/recipes/pcc-quinoa-loaf
  • beckyjopdx
    beckyjopdx Posts: 25 Member
    I use it in salads. I have some precooked in the Tupperware in the fridge, put a half cup on a green salad instead of croutons. or use it in a 'bowl' like Laughing Planet or such with beans and greens for lunch.
  • retropactum
    retropactum Posts: 75 Member
    I am digging this Chocolate Quinoa Granola that I have. No recipes but seems simple enough to make. Perfect for breakfast.

    Ingredients include oats brown rice syrup, brown sugar, coconut, almonds, sesame seeds, freeze dried berries, vanilla extract, salt, baking soda. I am planning on recreated this one.
  • Go_Mizzou99
    Go_Mizzou99 Posts: 2,628 Member
    edited October 2014
    cinmorrowlvn wrote: »
    Check out Skinnytaste.com She has some really great recipes in general and some great ideas of quinoa (salads, main dishes, and deserts)

    +1

    I add it to a lot of things...especially soups because it sort-of thickens it a bit. One Skinnytaste.com recipe that is awesome is Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken...seriously, this recipe is amazing (the whole family loves it)! I will add some quionoa into this at times.

    Be sure to add lots of cool spices to the water you boil the quinoa in...much tastier then.

    I will also quinoa to egg-drop soup in lieu of corn starch to make it "different" and to add a little more protein to this tasty low-cal soup (I use egg whites only).
  • fanceegirl75
    fanceegirl75 Posts: 620 Member
    I made an enchilada casserole with it in my crockpot. Cooked on high 4 hours. Was delish. I found the recipe on Pinterest. Ground turkey, black beans, frozen corn, onion, garlic, canned tomatoes, enchilada sauce and season to taste with what you prefer. I used cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper and just a little salt. Top with cheese & sour cream (optional). I just ate mine in a bowl with some lettuce on the side. My daughter put her's in a tortilla.
  • maoribadger
    maoribadger Posts: 1,837 Member
    nellyett wrote: »
    We ALWAYS have a batch of steelcut oats and quinoa in the fridge.....

    1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
    1/2 cup steelcut oats
    1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
    1-2 tsp of vanilla
    cinnamon to taste
    3 cups water

    Throw it in the slow cooker on high for 3 hours and voila!

    when serving add whatever you like....nothing, milk, banana, nuts, whatever :)

    This sounds lovely

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