Easy Quinoa Recipes?

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  • ebonyroche
    ebonyroche Posts: 682 Member
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  • jamiesadler
    jamiesadler Posts: 634 Member
    I put a banana, walnuts and a touch of brown sugar in mine and have it for breakfast or for dinner I put a can of black beans, salsa Verde and some light sour cream.
  • hollyknouse
    hollyknouse Posts: 232 Member
    I have some at home and have made it and ate it with pure maple syrup and it was really good but I am really digging all of the ideas on here! Thanks!
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    I throw salsa in it.

    I throw salsa in everything.

    I even drink it outta the jar.
  • Tashry
    Tashry Posts: 151 Member
    Quinoa is one of my favorite foods!! Yumm!!

    I use it in place of potatoes, rice and pasta, but my favorite way to eat it is as a breakfast dish. While the quinoa is cooking throw in some chopped up apple, raisins, cinamon and a brown sugar replacement (such as Sugar Twin). I make a big batch of it and reheat it with a splash of almond milk in the mornings. SO GOOD.
  • eatherhey
    eatherhey Posts: 147 Member
    I actually ate it for the first time last nite with dinner. Ate it plain with no seasoning wasnt too bad.
    Me too! The texture was really cool.

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  • chicky89
    chicky89 Posts: 260 Member
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  • osc79
    osc79 Posts: 52 Member
    I've made Quinoa 2 different ways:

    Mexican cold salad: quinoa, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, avocado, cilantro, freshly chopped jalapeno, and lime juice
    Mexican "rice": quinoa, tomato sauce, onion, some water, chicken stock, and boil like it arroz
  • MelHoneyRocks
    MelHoneyRocks Posts: 223
    I prefer it cold. and you can make a batch and store it in the fridge and use it all week by adding different things to each portion. Here is my favorite recipe. Quinoa with Dried Cherries and Pistacios. ( you can sub any dried fruit and any nut)

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/quinoa-with-dried-cherries-50400000108366/
  • LoserCruiser
    LoserCruiser Posts: 184
    I agree, I use it in place of rice! Make a chicken or veggie stir fry to put on it! Just remember if you use salsa, chicken stock or soy sauce to watch your sodium intake as all three of those can be high in sodium!
  • u2fergus
    u2fergus Posts: 422 Member
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  • JaclynnGail
    JaclynnGail Posts: 204 Member
    My two favorites:

    * Cook up some quinoa, then mix in a little butter, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, turmeric, and carroway seeds.

    * Mix cooked quinoa with cubed butternut squash, kale, and a pack of Tasty Bite Indian food. I like the tofu/corn masala one.
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    First time I ever had quinoa was in this:
    http://eatingwelllivingthin.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/blast-from-the-past-with-a-new-twist/

    Delicious. Even my Dad liked it.

    I also substituted quinoa in for the barley in this recipe:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/31/health/nutrition/mushroom-and-grain-cheeseburgers-recipes-for-health.html

    Turned out OK, a little watery, but I think that was more to do with the mushrooms and onions than anything else.
  • simone207
    simone207 Posts: 45 Member
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  • janethjan
    janethjan Posts: 9
    **bump**:smile:
  • lstarr07
    lstarr07 Posts: 14 Member
    bumping for these great ideas!!!
  • TKHappy
    TKHappy Posts: 659 Member
    I've made tabbouleh with it, put it in place of rice, even made "mexican style" stuffed peppers with it!! I love it and I agree buying it online is WAY cheaper!! :)
  • MelHoneyRocks
    MelHoneyRocks Posts: 223
    what can I expect to pay on Amazon or Costco? I have never heard of this stuff until recently. Excited to give it a try!

    $10 for a good sized bag at costco
  • NaurielR
    NaurielR Posts: 429 Member
    I neat tip: replace half the recommended water for cooking with a stock or broth (I use chicken, but you could use veggie or whatever type you want). It really ups the flavor.

    I also like adding a wedge of laughing cow cheese (the garlic and herb stuff goes especially well with the taste of chicken broth) to give it a nice creamy texture. You could also achieve the creamy texture by adding ranch dressing, greek yogurt, or condensed "cream of____" soup base.

    Then, add some veggies and herbs (I like to add basil and fennel)

    Delicious, and nutritious.
  • ummlovelovesyou
    ummlovelovesyou Posts: 1,024 Member
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  • Time2LoseWeightNOW
    Time2LoseWeightNOW Posts: 1,730 Member
  • loves_jc
    loves_jc Posts: 86 Member
    I put a littel parsley and onion, the eat like rice..... Love it
  • monih10
    monih10 Posts: 577 Member
    Bumping for ideas too!!
  • EvEboEvie
    EvEboEvie Posts: 115 Member
    Bump- these ideas are awesome!
  • tracyface399
    tracyface399 Posts: 83 Member
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  • YogaLife4me
    YogaLife4me Posts: 31 Member
    Bump!:happy:
  • aj_31
    aj_31 Posts: 994 Member
    Bump. I have a bag at home waiting to be made but I had no idea what to do with it. Now I do.

    Thanks!
  • Spamee
    Spamee Posts: 148 Member
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  • mgraue82
    mgraue82 Posts: 168 Member
    My favorite way to eat it is to cook it in chicken broth, right before it's finished I'll add a can of Rotel tomatoes with chilies and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

    It's also good to use as a base for stuffed peppers!

    That sounds AMAZINGLY DELISH! Thanks :)
  • melysaght
    melysaght Posts: 10 Member
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