Looking for fabulous quinoa recipes please

C110266
C110266 Posts: 67 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
Please share your favorite healthy quinoa recipes. Thank you!

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  • C110266
    C110266 Posts: 67 Member
    I made it for the first time tonight. I added garlic, onion, and broccoli. It needed some unsalted spice to make it better but it was good!
  • brewedtea
    brewedtea Posts: 19 Member
    I love quinoa! I don't really have my own recipe, but I've found that you can use it almost any way you would use rice or pasta. I cook it in broth to add more flavor, add minced veggies, garlic, any spice or seasoning you can think of, it's really versatile. I eat it as a side dish, in soups or stews, or added to salads, warm or cold. I like this recipe from allrecipes.com: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-and-black-beans/ Also, I don't know if you eat bulgar, but there's tons of things you can do with that too, it has 30 less calories and 4 grams more fiber per serving, you do sacrifice 2 grams of protein though.
  • C110266
    C110266 Posts: 67 Member
    I love quinoa! I don't really have my own recipe, but I've found that you can use it almost any way you would use rice or pasta. I cook it in broth to add more flavor, add minced veggies, garlic, any spice or seasoning you can think of, it's really versatile. I eat it as a side dish, in soups or stews, or added to salads, warm or cold. I like this recipe from allrecipes.com: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-and-black-beans/ Also, I don't know if you eat bulgar, but there's tons of things you can do with that too, it has 30 less calories and 4 grams more fiber per serving, you do sacrifice 2 grams of protein though.

    Fabulous! Thank you dear :) Love this info :)
  • Kathycarol
    Kathycarol Posts: 4 Member
    I put quinoa with pesto and a can of mixed beans, it's really quick. It's also nice with a mexican flair ie. cilantro, lime and chopped peppers. You can put chopped fruit in quinoa too - try mango, pineapple and lemon. Exotic and delicious!
  • efarester
    efarester Posts: 135 Member
    I didn't try this yet - but it is on my list to try this coming week as a new healthy dessert!! It looks so yummy.

    Quinoa Pudding
    http://www.eatcleandiet.com/the_kitchen_table/recipe/recipe.aspx?id=2039
  • efarester
    efarester Posts: 135 Member
    I put quinoa with pesto and a can of mixed beans, it's really quick. It's also nice with a mexican flair ie. cilantro, lime and chopped peppers. You can put chopped fruit in quinoa too - try mango, pineapple and lemon. Exotic and delicious!


    Never thought of putting fruit in quinoa - I bet that is soooo good! Thanks for that suggestion! :)
  • TigerlillyD
    TigerlillyD Posts: 5
    I just made this tonight!

    Black Beans and Quinoa:

    1 tsp vegetable oil
    1 chopped onion
    3 cloves garlic
    (cook for 5 minutes)
    Add 3/4 cup Quinoa and 1 1/5 c. vegetable stock
    1 tsp Cumin
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    (bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes)
    Add 1 cup frozen corn and 2 cans (15 oz) black beans.
    (cook for 5 minutes)

    Enjoy!!
  • bskupien
    bskupien Posts: 58 Member
    Haven't tried any of these yet but found them on Pinterest:


    http://aroundthetableri.blogspot.com/2012/02/cheesy-quinoa-mac-cheese.html

    http://taste-for-adventure.tablespoon.com/2012/02/23/curried-chicken-and-quinoa-salad/

    http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/blast-from-the-past-with-a-new-twist/
  • C110266
    C110266 Posts: 67 Member
    I just made this tonight!

    Black Beans and Quinoa:

    1 tsp vegetable oil
    1 chopped onion
    3 cloves garlic
    (cook for 5 minutes)
    Add 3/4 cup Quinoa and 1 1/5 c. vegetable stock
    1 tsp Cumin
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    (bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes)
    Add 1 cup frozen corn and 2 cans (15 oz) black beans.
    (cook for 5 minutes)

    Enjoy!!
    Will try this thank you so much!
  • C110266
    C110266 Posts: 67 Member
    This sounds AWESOME! Thank you so much. I am all about clean eating! Woot woot!

    I didn't try this yet - but it is on my list to try this coming week as a new healthy dessert!! It looks so yummy.

    Quinoa Pudding
    http://www.eatcleandiet.com/the_kitchen_table/recipe/recipe.aspx?id=2039
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  • C110266
    C110266 Posts: 67 Member
    Thank you, will check them out! :)
  • C110266
    C110266 Posts: 67 Member
    sounds interesting too, thank you!
  • alexbelly
    alexbelly Posts: 277 Member
    bump
  • caramkoala
    caramkoala Posts: 303 Member
    :glasses: lurks quietly...

    I use this one courtesy of Bexxgirl...

    Makes 6 decent sized fritters

    Quinoa - Cooked, 1 cup cooked (185g)
    White - Flour, 40 g
    Feta, 30 grams
    Spinach - Frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 60 g
    Onions - Raw, 50 g
    Generic - Egg Raw - Large, 2 large
    Oil - Olive, 1 tablespoon
    Chopped parsley (about half a cup)
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Beat the eggs lightly, then mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Make into fritters and fry in a non-stick pan with a bit of olive oil. I baked mine in the oven to finish them off for a while, too. Super yum with some stir fried veges - would be good with a salad or something, too!

    And only 126 cals per fritter (they're reasonably large, too!)

    I put a couple cold fritters with a salad for work lunch!

    Search Quinoa in the forums...
  • ❤lindsay❤dawn❤
    ❤lindsay❤dawn❤ Posts: 443
    *bumping for fabulous ideas*

    : ))
  • jrodx2
    jrodx2 Posts: 203 Member
    This one has been me and hubby's favorite so far: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-with-quinoa-and-veggies/detail.aspx
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/mbcarreno08/view/quinoa-salad-with-cherries-and-pecans-80963

    this is one of my favorites!

    Also, I recently had one serving of ground turkey chili left but needed food for two people. I made some quinoa and mixed it in! It was amazing! I also used some of the plain leftover quinoa for breakfast with a drizzle of honey and some cinnamon! yum!
  • sd101483
    sd101483 Posts: 419 Member
    If you like sweet potatos & mushrooms, this one is fantastic! I cook my quinoa in reduced sodium chicken broth! :)

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-with-sweet-potato-and-mushrooms/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=sweet potato quinoa&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page


    Ingredients
    1/3 cup quinoa
    1 cup water
    1 pinch salt
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 small sweet onion, chopped
    1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced
    1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    salt and pepper to taste
    1/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans




    Directions
    1. Stir the quinoa in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to take on a toasty aroma, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, and add pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and cayenne pepper; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the sweet potato is soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour a splash of water into the skillet if needed to keep the vegetables from burning. Spoon the vegetable mixture over a bed of quinoa, and sprinkle with chopped pecans to serve.
  • brandimacleod
    brandimacleod Posts: 368 Member
    bump~
  • jenniakers
    jenniakers Posts: 79
    Bumping for yummy recipes
  • KayCapital
    KayCapital Posts: 2 Member
    I roasted 3 beets in the oven in a little olive oil (350 for an hour). Cooked 1c quinoa. Divided the quinoa into 3 lunch containers, sliced a beet on top of each one, sprinkled a tbsp of feta on each. A quick lunch ready to grab & go to work ... I added a tbsp of vinegarette dressing right before eating.
  • tolygal
    tolygal Posts: 602 Member
    bumping because I bought some to try it but have no idea how to use it LOL!!
  • Faintgreeneyes
    Faintgreeneyes Posts: 729 Member
    I call this recipe Quinoa goodness :)

    3/4 cup quinoa
    1/4 cup brown rice
    3/4 cup orange juice
    1/4 cup V8
    1 cup of water
    1/4 cup of dried cranberries
    1/4 cup of raisins
    1/2 cup frozen peas
    1/4 cup broccoli
    diced Onion
    diced carrots
    Tumeric
    Celery Salt
    Chicken Base


    Chop up some carrots and onions (I don't put onions in mine, but if you like it by all means) let them saute in a sauce pan with a little butter (you will be using only one pan to make this all, so use one that will fit everything).

    Use a 1 cup measuring cup, fill it 3/4 of the way with quinoa, the other quarter with brown rice.
    Dump this into the sauce pan, and stir for a min.
    Add Turmeric, Celery Salt, and Chicken Base- I just eyeball it but I would say a tablespoon of the Turmeric and Chicken Base, and 2 teaspoons of the Celery Salt.
    Using the same 1 cup measurement, add 1 cup of water to the sauce pan, stir.
    Using same 1 cup measurement, fill it 3/4 of the way with Orange juice, and the remaining 1/4 with V8 veggie juice. Pour it into the sauce pan.

    Mix everything together, on medium heat (so a slow boil) and cover with a lid. Check on it every couple of mins or so, stir it. About halfway through the cooking process, take the cover off, to allow some of the liquid to boil out. You don't want it soup like.

    While that is cooking, use the same 1 cup measurement, fill it 1/4 way with dried cranberries, 1/4 raisins, and then the rest with frozen peas. Keep this off to the side.

    At this point you can also cut up some steamed broccoli. I just use the florets, around a 1/4 cup- but you can add more or less depending on your personal tastes.

    Once the quinoa and rice mixture is cooked, take it off the heat, and add in the cranberries, raisins, and peas- stir the mixture together, add the broccoli last, mix it in. Serve and Enjoy!
  • EmRobo
    EmRobo Posts: 146 Member
    Thanks for starting this thread, I love Quinoa but don't do much with it
  • countrygirl_717
    countrygirl_717 Posts: 204
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