quinoa

I just bought some but have not cooked with it yet. I have heard add a little chicken stock and some mixed veggies for a "fried rice" effect.

I LOVE quinoa. Here is a yummy recipe that I like to make:

Chicken with Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa is a whole grain that's rich in carbohydrates and is as easily prepared as rice. One cup of raw quinoa is equivalent to about three cups cooked.


4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, grilled and thinly sliced

For the Quinoa Tabbouleh
3 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature
1/2 cup cucumber, diced with skin on
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons red onion, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Parsley Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper


Tabbouleh In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, red onion, and vinegar. Toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper.

Vinaigrette Whisk together the lemon juice and water. Whisk in the olive oil, and then stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Plate It Divide the quinoa into four dishes or containers and top with the chicken. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serves four.


Calories Per Serving: 410
Carbs: 32 g
Protein: 33 g
Fat: 16 g


Charlie Trotter's, 816 West Armitage, Chicago; charlietrotters.com

I like to saute vegetables in sesame oil with alittle chili paste. When they are cooked add in some cooked quinoa.
I change the vegetables. Carrots & sugar snap peas. yellow & green beans with carrot. Anything you like.
It also warms up easy for a lunch.

Clean Eating magazine had an amazing recipe for Sopa Seca a couple of months ago with quinoa in it.

I made it and added chicken and everybody loved it. Send me a message and I will get it off the fridge and post it here when I get home

Quinoa Sopa Seca
1 tbsp olive oil
3 green onions thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1 clove garlic minced
pinch sea salt
1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
1/2 cup tomatoes chopped and seeded


In a medium saute pan with a lid warm oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and pepper and cook stirring until soft, about 5 minutes

Add oregano and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in quinoa, then pour in 2cups of water and salt.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 12 minutes)

Turn heat off and stir in peas and tomatoes. Cover pan again and let stand until vegetables are warmed through, about 5 minutes.

1/2 cup serving
calories 150
total fat 4 g
carbs 23 g
fiber 4g
sugars 2g
protein 5g
sodium 55 mg
cholesterol 0 mg



I served this with cooked chicken mixed in and it was awesome

I think it may be 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water.

I've been looking for quinoa for awhile, but local grocery stores do not carry it. Any ideas on where to buy?

I love quinoa salad this time of year!

I cook and chill the quinoa and then add whatever veggies I have on hand - cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, broccoli, green pepper, etc. Sometimes I'll do a Mediterranean thing and add kalamata olives and artichoke hearts. Then you can add marinated tofu or feta cheese if you want... Maybe some walnuts or pine nuts? I just throw in whatever sounds good at the time! Finally I add some dressing - either homemade with cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, basil, and oregano, or if I'm feeling lazy I'll toss in something prepared like Newman's light Italian. I make a big bowl and keep it in the fridge for a few days, just scooping some out when I want a snack!

Quinoa is a type of grain that is high in protein and contains all the essential amino acids (a "complete" protein). Health food stores always have it. It's definitely one of those trendy "superfood" items right now, so if your regular grocery store doesn't have yet, keep checking because I'm sure they will soon!

I've been looking for quinoa for awhile, but local grocery stores do not carry it. Any ideas on where to buy?

Double check the stores...it can be in one of two places...either with the pasta or in the organic section. If you can't find it there, try online. Ancient Harvest is a great brand because you do not have to rinse it prior to cooking it. If you don't mind having to rinse it I'd go with Bob's Red Mill. Both have websites that you can order from.