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: 233 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

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