Quinoa? What is your favorite recipe

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  • smcolton
    smcolton Posts: 78
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  • TripMom
    TripMom Posts: 102 Member
    Bump for later. Thx for the great ideas!
  • gem_angel
    gem_angel Posts: 27
    carrot cake muffins:

    http://domesticfits.com/2012/02/01/quinoa-carrot-cake-breakfast-muffins/
  • colorlessgreen
    colorlessgreen Posts: 173 Member
    Quinoa, Apple, Cranberry, and Feta Salad


    1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
    3 cups quinoa, cooked (about 1 cup uncooked)
    2 apples, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch cubes
    1/2 cup diced celery
    1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
    2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    6 green onions, diced or snipped, bulbs discarded
    1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, a fruity one
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    sea salt and fresh black pepper

    Instructions

    In a small skillet over medium heat toast walnuts about 5 minutes stirring often. Remove and allow to cool. Add olive oil, 1/3 cup of the toasted walnuts and lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

    In a large bowl combine quinoa, apples, cranberries, feta cheese, green onions and the remaining walnuts. Pour dressing over top and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Best eaten at room temperature.

    I got this recipe from another MFP'er and just tried it this week! It's gooood. :) I've still got a bit left in the fridge.
  • katiedid1226
    katiedid1226 Posts: 231 Member
    Here is a great resource for quinoa:

    CookingQuinoa.net
  • CheleLynn44
    CheleLynn44 Posts: 339 Member
    http://monicanelsonfitness.com/blog/meals/quinoa-mac-n-cheese/


    We tried this recipe. I liked it. My 4 year did not buy it. Its not the REAL Mac and Cheese so it doesn't count. But it was good

    I am making this tomorrow to try. Glad to hear you liked it!!
  • claresusan
    claresusan Posts: 121 Member
    Bump, for when i'm hungry :)
  • KariQuiteContrary
    KariQuiteContrary Posts: 274 Member
    Bump!
  • LesliePierceRN
    LesliePierceRN Posts: 860 Member
    I just bought some fair trade black quinoa and I love it.. I'm gonna try more recipes!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
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  • pglaf
    pglaf Posts: 257 Member
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  • gratefulkat06
    gratefulkat06 Posts: 6
    I cook it in chicken broth. When done I put it in a large bowl and add cherry tomatoes (sliced in half), sliced green onions, some crumbled feta cheese, and sliced roasted chicken. You can add a small amount of olive oil if you want it a bit moister.
    SOUNDS AMAZING!!! I'm going to try it tomorrow! Thanks!
  • ksnel3
    ksnel3 Posts: 107 Member
    I cook it with salsa, it makes yummy Spanish rice!
  • Mandarz
    Mandarz Posts: 50 Member
    Salads!
    meal salads!

    greek style salad with small diced, red onion, cucumber tomato bell peppers parsley and quinua seasoned with lemon juice or balsamic and low fat plain yogurt

    or curry salad: shredded carrots, sauteed onions, whatever veg you want really, with a curry yogurt dressing, some cranberries and walnuts make this TO DIE FOR!

    :happy:
  • blytheandbonnie
    blytheandbonnie Posts: 3,275 Member
    I cook it with salsa, it makes yummy Spanish rice!

    I loooove Spanish Rice! Mmmmnomnom. I forgot. Thank you!
  • katenmills
    katenmills Posts: 113 Member
    HIGHLY recommend this recipe, so nutritious and filling.. but most importantly, delicious! Something I'd eat on a regular basis by choice even if I wasn't trying to lose weight! (I ran the recipe through an analyzer and serving 6, it totals to about 400 calories a serve - it's a dinner dish)
    Here's the link, http://www.cookincanuck.com/2011/11/hearty-chicken-stew-with-butternut-squash-quinoa-recipe/
  • babareeba
    babareeba Posts: 74 Member
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  • debwaid
    debwaid Posts: 573 Member
    Quinoa, Apple, Cranberry, and Feta Salad


    1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
    3 cups quinoa, cooked (about 1 cup uncooked)
    2 apples, peeled and cut in 3/4-inch cubes
    1/2 cup diced celery
    1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
    2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
    6 green onions, diced or snipped, bulbs discarded
    1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, a fruity one
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    sea salt and fresh black pepper

    Instructions

    In a small skillet over medium heat toast walnuts about 5 minutes stirring often. Remove and allow to cool. Add olive oil, 1/3 cup of the toasted walnuts and lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

    In a large bowl combine quinoa, apples, cranberries, feta cheese, green onions and the remaining walnuts. Pour dressing over top and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Best eaten at room temperature.

    I got this recipe from another MFP'er and just tried it this week! It's gooood. :) I've still got a bit left in the fridge.

    I got the same recipe but haven't had a chance to try it! My apples got eaten by little ones!! :sad:
    But going to the grocery store today. Can't wait to try it!
  • claudiandw
    claudiandw Posts: 184 Member
    Here are 182 recipes for quinoa :)

    http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/all/quinoa
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    I made a breakfast 'tower' with it today, forgot to take a pic tho :(

    Ingredients

    100grams cooked quinoa
    40grams chopped banana
    1 egg white
    tsp ground cinnamon
    5grams dessicated coconut
    5grams protein powder (this was to thicken it up a bit)

    Mix all together then put in a tall mug and microwave for 4 mins

    It should come out in a tower shape (obv depending on the mug you use)

    Yummy and filling
  • tlcbrew69
    tlcbrew69 Posts: 3 Member
    I cook it in vegetable broth, (1 part quinoa to 2 parts broth) for 15 minutes. Then saute red, green, and yellow peppers with red onion and garlic in olive oil. Toss in some fresh chopped basil, combine with cooked quinoa...and YUM!
  • Laceybaby1967
    Laceybaby1967 Posts: 82 Member
    Quinoa turkey casserole: Preheat oven at 350 degrees. In a big pot, brown some ground turkey on medium high heat, remove and set aside. In the same pot, add olive oil, and saute chopped onions, chopped carrots, chopped zuchinni, and chopped red bell peppers. When cooked, add 20oz of your favorite salsa and 20oz of water (just fill the jar with water, and pour it in). Add the ground turkey. Reduce heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes until it's almost 'stew-like'. Get a 9x13 dish, and at the bottom put rinsed, uncooked quinoa, then top with the turkey/veggie mixture. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • FunandFitMom
    FunandFitMom Posts: 146 Member
    I use it in place of rice for stir fry or as a quick shot of fiber in a veggie salad.
  • MimerT
    MimerT Posts: 195 Member
    Quinoa Apple Salad

    http://www.cookingquinoa.net/quinoa-apple-salad-recipe?utm_source=Cooking+Quinoa&utm_campaign=2081fcf172-Quinoa+Apple+Salad+Quinoa++5&utm_medium=email
  • skullik
    skullik Posts: 142 Member
    Made some Beet-Feta-Quinoa Salad last night, it was delicious.

    3 servings:
    3 beets, cooked and sliced
    1.5 cups cooked quinoa (cooked with chicken broth)
    1 onion (I fried 3/4 in a little oil until browned, added the rest raw)
    1 tbsp olive oil
    8 oz feta cheese
    2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    pepper
    cherry tomatoes
    chopped parsley

    It was delicious!

    Make sure you rinse the quinoa really well (3 minutes) with warm water if you did not get it pre-washed!
  • Becca308
    Becca308 Posts: 43 Member
    Bump for these wonderful recipes!
  • claudiandw
    claudiandw Posts: 184 Member
    Quinoa is my new favorite food! I made these last night and they were really good.


    Quinoa Burgers

    2 rounded cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions)
    3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
    1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
    1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed)
    3 eggs
    3 tablespoons all purpose flour
    2 green onions, including white parts
    1 /2 teaspoon Splenda or sugar
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

    Olive oil for frying

    To cook quinoa:
    1 cup uncooked quinoa
    2 cups water
    1/2 teaspoon salt

    In a medium saucepan bring the 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and the seeds are tender. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

    In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.

    Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.

    Per burger: Calories 132; Protein 8 g; Fat 5 g; NET Carbs 12 g; (Fiber 2 g); Sugar 0 g; Sodium 200 mg

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  • twinkler455
    twinkler455 Posts: 33 Member
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  • debwaid
    debwaid Posts: 573 Member
    Quinoa is my new favorite food! I made these last night and they were really good.


    Quinoa Burgers

    2 rounded cups cooked quinoa (see note below for cooking instructions)
    3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or other variety, if you prefer)
    1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
    1 medium carrot, finely grated (OR 1 cup shredded zucchini, squeezed)
    3 eggs
    3 tablespoons all purpose flour
    2 green onions, including white parts
    1 /2 teaspoon Splenda or sugar
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

    Olive oil for frying

    To cook quinoa:
    1 cup uncooked quinoa
    2 cups water
    1/2 teaspoon salt

    In a medium saucepan bring the 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and the seeds are tender. Allow to cool for a few minutes.

    In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, carrot, eggs, flour, green onions, Splenda, pepper, cumin, salt, and garlic powder.

    Heat a frying pan and a couple teaspoons olive oil over medium-low heat. Mixture will be slightly sticky, so using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, drop mixture into pan and lightly flatten to 1/2 inch thick. Fry until golden-brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Makes approx. 10 burgers.

    Per burger: Calories 132; Protein 8 g; Fat 5 g; NET Carbs 12 g; (Fiber 2 g); Sugar 0 g; Sodium 200 mg

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    I can't wait to try these!!
  • bevdillen
    bevdillen Posts: 1 Member
    Here is my favorite Quinoa recipe:

    QUINOA SALAD

    1 cup quinoa, rinsed well

    3 or 4 garlic cloves, minced

    1/2 cup diced cucumber

    1 cup diced tomatoes

    1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint

    1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

    1 large or 2 small avocados, diced large

    Juice of 1 lemon

    Olive oil, to taste

    Salt and pepper

    Quinoa can be fixed just like rice (2 cups water to 1 cup quinoa). But I also like to toast the quinoa in a skillet with a tiny bit of oil over med-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring often; then added 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

    Toss together the cooked quinoa, garlic, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, red onion, avocado, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

    Good served warm or cold.
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