Quinoa

josephsjourney17
josephsjourney17 Posts: 24 Member
edited November 19 in Recipes
What is the best way to make quinoa and what's the best stuff to serve it with

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  • DresdenSinn
    DresdenSinn Posts: 665 Member
    It starts with thoroughly rinsing the quinoa in a strainer, then I just simply boil it per the directions then add my protein powder, fruit, nuts, etc. when it's done.
  • raggamuffin12
    raggamuffin12 Posts: 1 Member
    I like to use it in salads; after its cooked, cool it down. Prepare your favorite veggies / salad stuff in a bowl - carrots, peppers, peas, sweet corn, tomatoes, feta, avocado, shredded cabbage etc - add a bit of dressing (l use a vinagrette), add quinoa to your liking - I make a big bowl and keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days. It also works warm, use just as you would rice.
  • ldwatene
    ldwatene Posts: 150 Member
    Side question. What so great about quinoa?
  • DresdenSinn
    DresdenSinn Posts: 665 Member
    ldwatene wrote: »
    Side question. What so great about quinoa?

    It's one of the "ancient grains" and considered to be among the "super foods"

  • DresdenSinn
    DresdenSinn Posts: 665 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    ldwatene wrote: »
    Side question. What so great about quinoa?
    I like it mixed with spinach, roast vegies (Peppers, zucchini, onion, mushroom etc) with feta or goats cheese and nuts/seeds.

    Or with pomegranate, feta and mint and roast almonds

    Your making me hungry!

  • ldwatene
    ldwatene Posts: 150 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    ldwatene wrote: »
    Side question. What so great about quinoa?

    It's got a decent amount of protein (compared to rice)

    I like it cooked in stock, and used in salads. I like it mixed with spinach, roast vegies (Peppers, zucchini, onion, mushroom etc) with feta or goats cheese and nuts/seeds.

    Or with pomegranate, feta and mint and roast almonds

    Hmm you had me at protein. On the shopping list. Hope it tastes ok too.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    ldwatene wrote: »
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    ldwatene wrote: »
    Side question. What so great about quinoa?

    It's got a decent amount of protein (compared to rice)

    I like it cooked in stock, and used in salads. I like it mixed with spinach, roast vegies (Peppers, zucchini, onion, mushroom etc) with feta or goats cheese and nuts/seeds.

    Or with pomegranate, feta and mint and roast almonds

    Hmm you had me at protein. On the shopping list. Hope it tastes ok too.

    It's quite nutty... Definitely soak/rinse it before you cook it, soaking for a few hours is best (soak, the drain, and rinse)
  • ldwatene
    ldwatene Posts: 150 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    ldwatene wrote: »
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    ldwatene wrote: »
    Side question. What so great about quinoa?

    It's got a decent amount of protein (compared to rice)

    I like it cooked in stock, and used in salads. I like it mixed with spinach, roast vegies (Peppers, zucchini, onion, mushroom etc) with feta or goats cheese and nuts/seeds.

    Or with pomegranate, feta and mint and roast almonds

    Hmm you had me at protein. On the shopping list. Hope it tastes ok too.

    It's quite nutty... Definitely soak/rinse it before you cook it, soaking for a few hours is best (soak, the drain, and rinse)

    Awesome. Thanks for the advice
  • CeciliaBobilia
    CeciliaBobilia Posts: 246 Member
    Quinoa is a complete protein, high in fiber, and contains omega 3 & iron.
    Try cooking your quinoa in a vegetable or chicken broth instead of water to balance its nutty, earthy taste. Use the same method you use for rice (twice as much liquid as grain, bring to a boil, simmer covered for 20min). And feel free to substitute it wherever you would normally use rice.

    Also, this is a great and simple quinoa recipe (and one of my staples). It's fantastic with 2 poached eggs, 1/2 an avocado, and some hot salsa...or as a side dish (to some salmon, perhaps?).
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/49552/quinoa-and-black-beans/

    Pro tip: Buy quinoa from the bulk section--those small packets are ridiculously overpriced!
  • Anabel_101
    Anabel_101 Posts: 4 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    ldwatene wrote: »
    Side question. What so great about quinoa?

    It's got a decent amount of protein (compared to rice)

    I like it cooked in stock, and used in salads. I like it mixed with spinach, roast vegies (Peppers, zucchini, onion, mushroom etc) with feta or goats cheese and nuts/seeds.

    Or with pomegranate, feta and mint and roast almonds

    That sounds delicious.

    I think I might try that tonight.
  • tinkerbellang83
    tinkerbellang83 Posts: 9,142 Member
    I had quinoa for lunch today it was yum.
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  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    A whole blog devoted to quinoa:

    https://www.simplyquinoa.com/
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    Make this. Thank me later:

    http://makingthymeforhealth.com/spinach-artichoke-quinoa-casserole/

  • josephsjourney17
    josephsjourney17 Posts: 24 Member
    AngryViking1970 wrote: »
    Make this. Thank me later:

    http://makingthymeforhealth.com/spinach-artichoke-quinoa-casserole/

    what can i replace the artichokes with don't like them.
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,251 Member
    My youngest daughter came up with this delicious and easy recipe:

    QUINOA VEGGIE PLATE

    Ingredients
    1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
    1 cup water
    1 tsp bouillion
    1 cup frozen green beans
    1 cup frozen cut carrots
    1 cup frozen peppers and onions

    **Sauce:
    1/3 cup tomato sauce
    1/3 cup diced tomato with juice
    1 tsp Italian Seasoning
    1 tsp dried minced onion
    Dash of garlic powder
    Salt and Pepper to taste

    Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan
    Sprinkling of Adobo Seasoning

    Directions
    Bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add bullion. After boiling, stir in rinsed quinoa, lower heat to medium low, cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until quinoa is semi-translucent.

    While quinoa is cooking, steam green beans, carrots, peppers and onions for 8 minutes.

    For sauce, combine tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, dried minced onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper and heat on stove for 5 to 10 minutes. **To speed this up, you can substitute your favorite pasta sauce for the sauce recipe.

    To plate, divide quinoa onto two plates, top each with half of the veggies and sprinkle on Adobo seasoning. Divide the tomato sauce and pour over each plate and top each one with nutritional yeast (parmesan).


  • Hypsibius
    Hypsibius Posts: 207 Member
    edited June 2017
    Great thread. I love quinoa. LITTLE QUINOA PATTIES are my favorite.

    Cook it in chicken stock.

    Bring 2 parts of chicken stock to a rolling boil, add 1 part rinsed quinoa. Change heat to simmer. Cover. Stir sparringly for about 11-15 minutes or until light, fluffy, and liquid has evaporated.

    Put it in the fridge.

    Then follow this awesome recipe for little quinoa patties:

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/little-quinoa-patties-365029

    I use Almond Flour instead of bread crumbs and use a lot of fresh chives, garlic, and fresh-grated parm. I make a TON by putting them on cookie sheets over wax paper and shape accordingly. Then I freeze them. Once they're frozen you can put them in a bag.

    Cook them on medium heat both sides until golden brown. They'll last weeks and are perfect for breakfast and a dinner side as needed :).
  • Hypsibius
    Hypsibius Posts: 207 Member
    Oh and of course I have a picture from my food-heavy Instagram:

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  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Those patties look good.

    I've made this a few times recently:
    http://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/tuna-quinoa-toss
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