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I need recipe for quinoa.

BlueAventer
BlueAventer Posts: 129
edited September 2024 in Recipes
Bought some of this stuff last week, and need some recipe ideas. I'm not sure what to do with it. (I'm vegetarian.)

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  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Chop some shallots or onions, saute in a little olive oil. Add some chopped mushrooms, and continue to saute for a few minutes till the mushrooms are soft. Add quinoa - about a handful per person. Add some stock - about twice as much as the quinoa. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the little quinoa beads have "popped".

    Leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully.
  • TooFit2Quit
    TooFit2Quit Posts: 29
    http://sophiessweeties.onsugar.com/Sweet-salty-couscous-13434749

    Substitute the cous cous for quinoa. It's soooooooooo good!
  • MamaDee2
    MamaDee2 Posts: 843 Member
    Bump
  • Twinmom1221
    Twinmom1221 Posts: 191 Member
    I make it like I would rice and use it as a side dish. I found I like it much more when I use chicken broth instead of water. You can also add some curry powder, toasted almond slivers, and golden raisins for a really good side.
  • Justkeepswimmin
    Justkeepswimmin Posts: 777 Member
    http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/10896

    So. good.
  • Flissbo
    Flissbo Posts: 302 Member
    hello!

    It's lovely with roasted tomatoes, butternut squash and red peppers, especially cold in a salad with lime juice, olive oil etc. oh and pumkin seeds if you like.

    You probably already know this being veggie (I am too) but its a brilliant source of protein as it is a complete protein. Even got my meat eating boyfriend to love it before a good swim!

    Enjoy!

    x
  • frenchprairiegirl
    frenchprairiegirl Posts: 173 Member
    The current issue of Clean Eating Magazine has a great Quinoa recipe. Also, Tosca Reno's Clean Eating Cookbook has a few great one as well. I also found a book written by Patricia Green & Carolyn Hamming called Quinoa, The Everyday Superfood!
  • rococo11
    rococo11 Posts: 49 Member
    Cold Quinoa Salad- Its a pretty flexible recipe in my mind, I adjust the quantities based on what I have on hand
    1 Cup uncooked Quinoa
    1 onion
    1-2 sweet peppers
    1 tomato
    1 tsp ginger (fresh or paste...NOT DRIED)
    1 tsp garlic (optional depending on preference)
    1-2 cup spinach or other leafy green veggie (can be left out)
    1/4 cup Italian dressing (you can use light or not depending on preference)
    1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
    1 Cucumber
    Rinse Quinoa, put in pot and bring to a boil then reduce to simmer (the typical directions on the box)
    Dice all the veggies
    When you reduce the quinoa to a simmer add the ginger, garlic, cut sweet peppers and onions.
    Once the quinoa is cooked add everything else, mix up and put in the fridge
    Like I said, its flexible, usually this amount will make me 3-4 lunches or enough for a family of 4 as a side at dinner plus 1 lunch
    Hope its helpful and the directions are understandable
    The calories are generally around 180 per cup, but figure out for each batch you make because I never make it the same twice
  • dreanance
    dreanance Posts: 246
    I use it in place of rice in fried rice.
  • BlueAventer
    BlueAventer Posts: 129
    Thank you all... I will check these out when I get a chance. :smile:
  • RagtimeLady
    RagtimeLady Posts: 172 Member
    I love quinoa! But if it isn't pre-washed, you have to rinse it well. (I always buy Red Mill - it's pre-washed). Then I dry-toast it in a sauce pan until it's lightly browned and the seeds start to pop - add stock and seasonings (1.5 to 1 ratio), cover and simmer for 15 min - let stand for 10, just like rice. YUM!
  • BlueAventer
    BlueAventer Posts: 129
    I love quinoa! But if it isn't pre-washed, you have to rinse it well. (I always buy Red Mill - it's pre-washed). Then I dry-toast it in a sauce pan until it's lightly browned and the seeds start to pop - add stock and seasonings (1.5 to 1 ratio), cover and simmer for 15 min - let stand for 10, just like rice. YUM!

    Thanks... I just bought some in a box - I can't remember the brand. A friend of mine said quinoa was known to irritate stomachs... now I'm a little eery. LOL
  • bklyngirl71
    bklyngirl71 Posts: 381 Member
    my husband my mix it in with a stir fry
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