Quinoa?

We've recently added quinoa into our household and I'm trying. To get the kids to eat it. Any recipes or idea?

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  • ashleigh315
    ashleigh315 Posts: 87 Member
    I really enjoy quinoa spaghetti and turkey quinoa meatballs.
  • devoslosingit
    devoslosingit Posts: 48 Member
    I really enjoy quinoa spaghetti and turkey quinoa meatballs.
    Do You have recipe by chance?
  • There is a wonderful quinoa blend with lentils and whole grain that is WONDERFUL and FILLING. It's by Soofoo. I got mine at Wholefoods. You can saute onions, carrots, mushrooms and add to it. Or you can add balsamic, lemon juice or cranberries to flavor. I guess I don't really have a specific recipe but rather ways to create different flavors. Hope it helps give you ideas, at least. :-)
    I have also added 2 tbsp of caper and olive tomato sauce for a bit of flavor.
  • ambarsch
    ambarsch Posts: 7 Member
    There is a company that makes quinoa spaghetti. My Sicilian husband approves!

    I make salads for dinner by combining quinoa/beans/chopped veggies, then eat it cold for lunch the next day. Quinoa is very versatile! Good luck!
  • I like to cook it like oatmeal with apples and cinnamon.
  • Mr kids love quoina blueberry porridge

    1 cup(s), Quinoa, Cooked
    2 cup, Milk of choice or water if you don't use dairy
    1/4 tsp(s), sea Salt
    Zest of 1 small, Lemon
    1 cup Blueberries folded in at end or you can cook it together
    1 tbsp(s), Honey )optional depending on the fruit it may not be needed
    1/2 tsp(s), Cinnamon, ground
    you can add 1 tbsp flaxmeal and/or chia seeds
    Can add a tablespoon of coconut oil to increase satiety or use coconut milk
    Just play around until you find a taste you like

    Mix up the fruit:raspberries, shredded apples, bananas, applesauce etc
  • devoslosingit
    devoslosingit Posts: 48 Member
    WillCams wrote: »
    Mr kids love quoina blueberry porridge

    1 cup(s), Quinoa, Cooked
    2 cup, Milk of choice or water if you don't use dairy
    1/4 tsp(s), sea Salt
    Zest of 1 small, Lemon
    1 cup Blueberries folded in at end or you can cook it together
    1 tbsp(s), Honey )optional depending on the fruit it may not be needed
    1/2 tsp(s), Cinnamon, ground
    you can add 1 tbsp flaxmeal and/or chia seeds
    Can add a tablespoon of coconut oil to increase satiety or use coconut milk
    Just play around until you find a taste you like

    Mix up the fruit:raspberries, shredded apples, bananas, applesauce etc

    Thanks! Thats a great idea. Its exactly the kind of thing i was looking for! My kids love fruit and i never thought of combing quinoa with it. It makes complete sense since quinoa is so bland.

  • rendress269
    rendress269 Posts: 90 Member
    I've been making a Quinoa "fried rice" with my stirfry dishes. Precook the quinoa ( I use homemade chicken stock instead of water). Sauté a bunch of fresh veggies with a small amount of olive oil: carrots, onions, broccoli, celery or bok choy...whatever I have on hand really. Add quinoa, a dash of soy sauce and mix. Depending on my calorie allowance, I've added an egg, diced chicken and shrimp to this as well.
  • FORAPURPOSE
    FORAPURPOSE Posts: 56 Member
    WOW!!! just heard about Quinoa from a co-worker Thanks rendress269 will try the recipe
  • We've recently added quinoa into our household and I'm trying. To get the kids to eat it. Any recipes or idea?

  • Dr Oz has recipes for this on his site
  • dawnm1057
    dawnm1057 Posts: 1 Member
    I make a great quinoa veggie stir fry. Use sesame oil to give it that fried rice kind of result.

    1C quinoa, rinsed.
    2C water or broth
    Cook together like you would regular white rice. (Bring to boil, then dimmer 15 min.)

    In separate skillet,
    Cook 1 C finely chopped carrots in 2 t. Oil (sesame and olive)
    Add 2 cloves minced garlic, cook additional minute
    Add 1 C peas, heat through
    Add cooked and fluffed quinoa, combine well
    Add 2 T light sodium soy or tamari
    Make well in center of skillet, add 2 eggs beaten. Cook and stir through quinoa (this is optional, but adds additional protein)

    I add whatever veggies strike my fancy.. Onions, peppers, zucchini, broccoli, etc.. Enjoy!
  • devoslosingit
    devoslosingit Posts: 48 Member
    Awesome thanks!
  • There are tons of recipes on Pinterest! That's where I get most of mine. I myself have enjoyed Quinoa Taco Salad w/ Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips, Quinoa Chili, Curried Quinoa, Honey-Lime-Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, & different Quinoa Salads.
  • devoslosingit
    devoslosingit Posts: 48 Member
    dawnm1057 wrote: »
    I make a great quinoa veggie stir fry. Use sesame oil to give it that fried rice kind of result.

    1C quinoa, rinsed.
    2C water or broth
    Cook together like you would regular white rice. (Bring to boil, then dimmer 15 min.)

    In separate skillet,
    Cook 1 C finely chopped carrots in 2 t. Oil (sesame and olive)
    Add 2 cloves minced garlic, cook additional minute
    Add 1 C peas, heat through
    Add cooked and fluffed quinoa, combine well
    Add 2 T light sodium soy or tamari
    Make well in center of skillet, add 2 eggs beaten. Cook and stir through quinoa (this is optional, but adds additional protein)

    I add whatever veggies strike my fancy.. Onions, peppers, zucchini, broccoli, etc.. Enjoy!

    I actually made up my own stir fry after reading this. It was awesome! Thanks for the idea.
  • theglencoegirl
    theglencoegirl Posts: 69 Member
    all recipes quinoa and black bean burgers!! love them!!!
  • IrishChik
    IrishChik Posts: 465 Member
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    Add lemon juice, it makes it so much better, and don't forget to wash it off before cooking.