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Quinoa

Italian_mom
Italian_mom Posts: 192 Member
edited November 2024 in Recipes
Hello, I'm currently trying out quinoa, and was wondering if anyone had some good recipes to use with it, or even just to add to it?

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  • amberinco
    amberinco Posts: 13
    Martha Stewart has a yummy breakfast quinoa recipe, but I eat it for dinner sometimes (I only make half the recipe, the whole thing is way too much for me!)

    Also, on these boards I have found cinnamon quinoa bake: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/493997-cinnamon-quinoa-bake

    You can also look on pinterest. Just search for quinoa and you'll find snacks, quinoa mac n cheese, etc

    Good luck!
  • donaldonaldonald
    donaldonaldonald Posts: 3
    Quinoa salad: add sliced green onions, mint leaves, dried cranberries, nuts (optional), lime juice. So good.
  • LoriInIowa
    LoriInIowa Posts: 113
    Quinoa salad: add sliced green onions, mint leaves, dried cranberries, nuts (optional), lime juice. So good.

    ^^ this, plus some chopped green (red, yellow or orange!) pepper and chopped cucumber!

    Yum!
  • greasygriddle_wechnage
    greasygriddle_wechnage Posts: 246 Member
    made this just last week, excellent!

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Quinoa-Stir-Fry-with-Vegetables-and-Chicken-357090
  • ariant23
    ariant23 Posts: 161 Member
    If you are looking at eating it "plain" like rice always make it with chicken/beef/veggie stock instead of water. If you are doing it for breakfast, like oatmeal, make it with milk.
  • AggieLu
    AggieLu Posts: 873 Member
    Here you go - awesome quinoa recipes:

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quinoa-Corporation/139850262711876
  • biged335
    biged335 Posts: 734
    I've been meaning to try Quinoa. I'll have to try some of these recipes.
  • rachleb
    rachleb Posts: 59 Member
    I make a quinoa 'salad' with avocado chunks, sliced cucumbers, lemon juice, a tsp of olive oil, and some adobo seasoning. It is really good, and really filling! You could also add tomato, green onions and cilantro, but I never do :)
  • alliover
    alliover Posts: 32 Member
    Try this one. I heat up approx 3/4 cup in the microwave for a minute and then add a half cup of skim milk bringing the calorie count up to almost 200.

    Cranberry Raisin Quinoa
    2 cups cooked quinoa
    1/2 cup Thompson seedless raisins
    1/3 cup Craisins
    1 tsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp nutmeg
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1 tbsp Splenda
    1/4 cup skim milk

    Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Heat one serving up in microwave until warm and then pour 1/2 cup skim milk over it.

    Makes 6 servings at approx. 150 calories per serving (without extra skim milk). Will keep in fridge for 4 or 5 days.

    Carbs – 30g
    Fat – 1g
    Protein – 3g
    Sodium – 13mg
    Fiber – 3g
  • Italian_mom
    Italian_mom Posts: 192 Member
    Thanks so much for all the great recipes, cant wait to try them!!
  • HILMAN76
    HILMAN76 Posts: 3
    I add mushrooms to the pot and let it cook together, I love Quinoa. I have added a small box of craisins also, its delicious!
  • RillSoji
    RillSoji Posts: 376 Member
    Tried a quinoa recipe this evening and didn't particularly care for it. But I like the texture of the quinoa just fine so....tagging this thread for more recipe ideas! ^_^
  • maxmariesfo
    maxmariesfo Posts: 173 Member
    Yum!

    http://www.eatcleandiet.com/the_kitchen_table/recipe/recipe.aspx?id=2088
  • TCWE
    TCWE Posts: 51 Member
    I sautee in a little bit of oil: small cubes of zuchinni and onions(and any other veggies of choice- peppers,mushrooms....)
    Then I add chicken stock and bring it to a boil.
    Add the quinoa and put on a medium heat and cover. Let cook till all the liquid is gone!
    Its super easy and really yum!
  • watergirl626
    watergirl626 Posts: 249 Member
    So far I've tried adding sauteed mushrooms and spinach to it, with some red pepper for heat (yum), and a recipe from allrecipe.com black beans and quinoa. It has corn in it too. Yummy. I make full recipes on Sunday nights and then divvy it up for my lunches for the week.
  • Dilfster
    Dilfster Posts: 416 Member
    I like to eat it plain as a side dish with almost anything.
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