Quinoa Recipes?

Debbe2
Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
edited October 4 in Recipes
How do you enjoy eating quinoa? It tastes so good in salads like from Whole Foods Market but I don't have any recipes and would love to have some good ones. Thanks in advance!

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  • Mynue_Jeens
    Mynue_Jeens Posts: 98 Member
    I'd love to know this as well. I just bought some and need ideas :)
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Search function!

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  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    same. I make a salad with mine.

    cool the quinoa
    Red onion
    celery
    chickpeas
    walnuts
    (you could add diced chicken) and maybe some raisins
    olive oil + rice vinegar + apple cider vinegar.
  • Bellastarflower
    Bellastarflower Posts: 32
    Ok I'm lost what is Quinoa?
  • exacerbe
    exacerbe Posts: 447 Member
    Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf!

    http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2011/01/recipe-for-quinoa-turkey-meatloaf.html
  • lor007
    lor007 Posts: 884 Member
    Search function!

    :flowerforyou:

    I hear Google works, too! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Sherie13
    Sherie13 Posts: 250 Member
    My co-worker puts canned tuna, chopped up hard boiled eggs and feta in her's with a little cayenne pepper to give it some kick. She said it sounded nasty when her BF made it but it's so good. I have not been brave enough to try it yet!
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Search function!

    :flowerforyou:

    I hear Google works, too! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Google???
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    Search function!

    :flowerforyou:

    I hear Google works, too! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Google???

    i think its on something called the interwebs or something? not really too sure...
  • 228lrt
    228lrt Posts: 49 Member
    Ok I'm lost what is Quinoa?

    It's an ancient whole grain, high in protien and fiber-very healthy. I fix it and have it hot in place of rice.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    Search function!

    :flowerforyou:

    I hear Google works, too! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Google???

    http://tinyurl.com/crv8vv

    :bigsmile:

    Awesome quinoa recipes!!! http://tinyurl.com/324f3kn

    :flowerforyou:
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    If everyone used google correctly and fully, there'd be no need for any posts at all on mfp. Wouldn't that be fun?


    Oh.....
  • Mynue_Jeens
    Mynue_Jeens Posts: 98 Member
    I didn't even notice that search feature lol. I'm pretty new to this site, haha.

    I like to hear from people who can tell me their experiences w/ food though. Google is great but real people are better as far as being able to describe the flavors, answering questions etc.
  • carolina_r
    carolina_r Posts: 359 Member
    I use it as a rice substitute. Great thrown into soups / stews (though beware...it soaks up a lot of water!!). I also use it as the base for any dish you'd eat on rice (i.e. indian food). The limits are just your imagination!!
  • Blessed2BeeAlive
    Blessed2BeeAlive Posts: 23 Member
    My husband makes homemade cookies out of them!!
  • lelasutt
    lelasutt Posts: 165 Member
    http://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/exclusives/nutrition/contestant-recipes/mango-quinoa-salad/

    They made this on biggest loser last season. I make it often.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    I have used it pretty much wherever I would normally use (brown) rice. I really like it with honey and raisins.
  • Amy_B
    Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
    My husband makes homemade cookies out of them!!

    Ooooo....do share the recipe, please!
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    I didn't even notice that search feature lol. I'm pretty new to this site, haha.

    I like to hear from people who can tell me their experiences w/ food though. Google is great but real people are better as far as being able to describe the flavors, answering questions etc.

    it's all good.

    yep, it can be pretty bland without a dressing or something to spice it up. or sub it for rice (like someone else said) and toss on something to it. i typically make a few servings and seems to keep well in the fridge

    for some ideas, Check out the recipe section here, some good stuff. also, you can check out skinnytaste.com as well.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Ok I'm lost what is Quinoa?

    It's a mid-sized bird, generally considered in the order Galliformes. Quite tasty.
  • parvati
    parvati Posts: 432 Member
    Its great added into soups! Also instead of cooking it just in water you can cook it in chicken or beef broth.

    You can cook it & eat it like oatmeal. Add it to meats to make meat loaf or meat balls. You can even add some cooked and cooled to salads or wraps. Substitute it in any recipe that calls for rice.

    I have a cook book called Quinoa 365 the everyday super food & there are tons of amazing recipes in there! You can buy quinoa flour ( or grind it yourself) & makes cakes & cookies & stuff with it.

    Once you learn a few different ways, the possibilities are endless... :)
  • carsmakemebeep
    carsmakemebeep Posts: 87 Member
    I simply add low fat yogurt and toasted walnuts (they have good fats). or you can add a teeny bit of ranch, sliced cucumbers/tomatoes with cilantro and lime juice in it :) these are my favorite ways to eat it
  • sakalou
    sakalou Posts: 3
    One of my favorite taco joints (Snack Dragon, LES, all you New Yorkers should go, right now!) serves it in what they call a quack-n-cheese. It's pretty much a vegetarian taco with out the tortilla or mac-n-cheese with pico de gallo and it's SO GOOD!!!!
  • doc_martin
    doc_martin Posts: 15
    My favorite so far has been a quinoa paella.

    Box of quinoa
    Box of low sodium chicken stock
    McCormick recipe inspirations spanish chicken skillet seasoning pack (this is one of those packs with 6 or so individual spices)
    onion
    red pepper
    can of tomato paste
    frozen peas
    1 cup water

    and your choice of proteins. I use chicken and shrimp but a nice smoked or andouille sausage and mussels taste good too.

    Cook the quinoa al dente using the chicken stock in a separate pot.

    In a cast iron skillet (or another pan that can go from stove top to oven) sear your chicken and/or sausage.

    Combine the quinoa, vegetables, spices, chicken/sausage, water and tomato paste in the skillet. Top with the shrimp and/or mussels. Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 15 min or until the quinoa is thoroughly cooked and most of the water has evaporated.

    Let cool and enjoy!
  • meggers123
    meggers123 Posts: 711 Member
    My husband makes homemade cookies out of them!!
    Can you share that recipe? :flowerforyou:
  • Mynue_Jeens
    Mynue_Jeens Posts: 98 Member
    I made this for lunch with the Quinoa I bought. Added diced grilled chicken breasts, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, some dried herbs and cayenne pepper. Turned out really yummy :)

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  • rmworthem
    rmworthem Posts: 5
    My favorite so far has been a quinoa paella.

    Box of quinoa
    Box of low sodium chicken stock
    McCormick recipe inspirations spanish chicken skillet seasoning pack (this is one of those packs with 6 or so individual spices)
    onion
    red pepper
    can of tomato paste
    frozen peas
    1 cup water

    and your choice of proteins. I use chicken and shrimp but a nice smoked or andouille sausage and mussels taste good too.

    Cook the quinoa al dente using the chicken stock in a separate pot.

    In a cast iron skillet (or another pan that can go from stove top to oven) sear your chicken and/or sausage.

    Combine the quinoa, vegetables, spices, chicken/sausage, water and tomato paste in the skillet. Top with the shrimp and/or mussels. Cook in a 350 degree oven for about 15 min or until the quinoa is thoroughly cooked and most of the water has evaporated.

    Let cool and enjoy!

    now this sounds delicious. ok minus the shrimp. ;-) Thanks!
  • carolina_r
    carolina_r Posts: 359 Member
    You can also buy quinoa as flakes (for an "oatmeal" type of breakfast) or as flour (for baking). :smile: Haven't tried these myself yet, but I am planning to!
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