Easy Quinoa Recipes?

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  • tinalatina
    tinalatina Posts: 499 Member
    I just eat them steamed. I use it to replace rice and starchy carbs.....

    Dr. Oz has some interesting recipes for quinoa. I saw one for a Parfait...but not sure how id like that. lol
  • Hernandeak11
    Hernandeak11 Posts: 351 Member
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  • katielauren2001
    katielauren2001 Posts: 171 Member
    Thankyou! All of these sound delicious :) I heard that quinoa was a new superfood so just had to buy, though I am least impressed by the price tag lol. I shall try Amazon, thats the only other option for me. Everyone has really good ideas, I will be sure to try. Never thought of it having for breakfast/as a sweet dish but that sounds brilliant. Low carb and like rice/cous cous... dream come true :D
  • lorenzoinlr
    lorenzoinlr Posts: 338 Member
    There's no limit to what you can do with it. One of my favorite preps for it: Minced sugar plums, a touch of oil, chili paste or Asian v. hot pepper sauce, ground pepper with grilled red onions optional.
  • NE_Girl
    NE_Girl Posts: 9
    I had quinoa once at a friends but was not sure what to do with it. There's so many ideas i am excited to try here!! Thanks!
  • Tontus94
    Tontus94 Posts: 22
    Love all the ideas! Keep them coming : )
  • soontobesam
    soontobesam Posts: 714 Member
    on a bump binge (less calories than snacking) :)
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    bump to read later
  • 1_day_at_a_time
    1_day_at_a_time Posts: 104
    I make it with FF low sodium chicken broth, fresh minced garlic and green onion. soooo goood!!!!
  • MariaMariaM
    MariaMariaM Posts: 1,322 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

    The first one is similar to the recipe I posted earlier in the thread!
  • sassyleo73
    sassyleo73 Posts: 20 Member
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  • kiminikimkim
    kiminikimkim Posts: 746 Member
    Instead of plain water, I cook it with chicken or vegetable stock. It's more flavorful.
  • countrygirlatheart0717
    countrygirlatheart0717 Posts: 83 Member
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  • countrygirlatheart0717
    countrygirlatheart0717 Posts: 83 Member
    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!


    I just looked on Amazon and for Bob's Red Mill Organic Grain Quinoa, 26-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4) it comes to $38.92 before shipping (but you can obviously get whatever kind you want). That's not too bad because it's super expensive in stores ... which is why I've never bought/tried it. I will now though THANK YOU TO whoever mentioned buying it on Amazon!!!!! :) Also, someone posted on here go to pinterest and search for quinoa ... a TON of recipes come up!

    I hope that helps - good luck!
  • countrygirlatheart0717
    countrygirlatheart0717 Posts: 83 Member
    If I have 1/4c. quinoa and 1 c. water, it comes to a smidge over 3/4c after its cooked. I just throw the stuff in the crockpot with chicken, peppers, tomatoes and salsa and cook until the chicken is done. VOILA!

    SO going to try this!! It sounds awesome! I've never made it before. No water added when you do crock pot right?

    What are the measurements/directions for this recipe or do you just add "a little of this, a little of that" ... LOL
  • countrygirlatheart0717
    countrygirlatheart0717 Posts: 83 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.


    I am SOO trying this - sounds delicious!!! Pasta is my weakness so maybe I can do away with it and replace it with Quinoa :)

    Thanks everyone for sharing recipes. I am excited to try Quinoa - haven't yet because too expensive (will buy on Amazon from now on thanks to the member who posted that little hint) and do not know the 1st thing on how to cook it or what to make with it :)
  • murray292
    murray292 Posts: 32
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    cdparrish Posts: 30
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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 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.


    I am SOO trying this - sounds delicious!!! Pasta is my weakness so maybe I can do away with it and replace it with Quinoa :)

    Thanks everyone for sharing recipes. I am excited to try Quinoa - haven't yet because too expensive (will buy on Amazon from now on thanks to the member who posted that little hint) and do not know the 1st thing on how to cook it or what to make with it :)
    If you have a costco or a samsclub it's even cheaper there!
  • springseternal
    springseternal Posts: 245 Member
    I eat quinoa with blueberries, chopped up strawberries, and cashews. If the berries aren't quite sweet enough, I may add a little bit of honey or agave to it.
  • katielauren2001
    katielauren2001 Posts: 171 Member
    Yum. I still haven't tried it yet but I will next week when not so busy. Hopefully.
  • 1979rrh
    1979rrh Posts: 83 Member
    I love quinoa, I mix a little chicken stock with the water and add some chives, chili peppers and cook it with that... its very good, and good for you.
  • SlimmingSammie
    SlimmingSammie Posts: 35
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  • Elen_Sia
    Elen_Sia Posts: 638 Member
    I include cooked quinoa in my chicken salad recipe (serves 2-3, depending on how fat you want to pack your tortilla):

    4 oz boneless and skinless chicken breast -- boiled (in water only) and shredded
    ¼ cup walnuts
    ¼ cup cooked quinoa
    1 tsp paprika
    1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
    ¼ tsp coarse kosher salt
    1/3 cup dried cranberries (I use Eden Organic)
    10 pieces dried apricots (I use Sunridge Farms)
    4 oz plain and non-fat Greek yogurt (I use Chobani)
    3 whole wheat tortillas (I use Latortilla Factory)

    Nutrition info per serving (if you make this recipe for 3 servings):
    334 calories
    50g carbs
    16g fiber
    11g fat
    22g protein
    562mg sodium
  • _trickpie
    _trickpie Posts: 87
    Currently eating a super easy mix of quinoa cooked in chicken stock with green beans, zucchini and broccoli, paired with a salmon steak. Yum hot or cold.
  • Nutrition1975
    Nutrition1975 Posts: 111
    When I made quinoa I boil it in low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth is good too - gives it a nice flavor

    Here is a yummy recipe too!!
    http://keepyourdietreal.com/food/appetizerssnacks/quinoa-and-black-bean-lettuce-wraps/
  • rachewa
    rachewa Posts: 4
    Warm roasted vegetable, roasted garlic & feta salad

    Serves 2 - 344 calories each

    200g sweet potato, chopped to bite size pieces
    100g red capsicum, chopped
    1/2 medium (approx 70g) red onion, cut chunky
    5-6 cloves garlic (leave in cover)
    8 cherry tomatoes
    40g crumbled feta
    1/2 tb olive oil
    1 cup cooked quinoa
    tuscan seasoning

    Put the quinoa in a rice cooker, it is 1:2 ratio for quinoa to water. (so try 1/2 cup rinsed raw quinoa and 1 cup water - I made extra and going to freeze in portions and see how it goes)

    While quinoa is cooking, put the sweet potato, capsicum, onion & garlic in a baking dish and mix with the olive oil. Sprinkle with some tuscan seasoning.

    Bake till soft and nice colour on them, and garlic is soft.

    Take out of oven and put in a mixing bowl.

    Put cherry tomatoes in the baking dish and back into the oven - they don't take long, so I do them separate till just nice and soft and warm.

    With the garlic, squeeze out the soft roasted garlic flesh and mix through cooked veges.

    Once all done, mix together 1 cup cooked quinoa with the veges and 40g feta. Divide into two serves and top each one with 4 cherry toms and sprinkle of either fresh or dried parsley and cracked pepper. Could use basil or coriander also if you prefer.

    yum!
  • Healthy_4_Life2
    Healthy_4_Life2 Posts: 595 Member
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    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
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  • venus_blue
    venus_blue Posts: 103 Member
    Warm roasted vegetable, roasted garlic & feta salad

    Serves 2 - 344 calories each

    200g sweet potato, chopped to bite size pieces
    100g red capsicum, chopped
    1/2 medium (approx 70g) red onion, cut chunky
    5-6 cloves garlic (leave in cover)
    8 cherry tomatoes
    40g crumbled feta
    1/2 tb olive oil
    1 cup cooked quinoa
    tuscan seasoning

    Put the quinoa in a rice cooker, it is 1:2 ratio for quinoa to water. (so try 1/2 cup rinsed raw quinoa and 1 cup water - I made extra and going to freeze in portions and see how it goes)

    While quinoa is cooking, put the sweet potato, capsicum, onion & garlic in a baking dish and mix with the olive oil. Sprinkle with some tuscan seasoning.

    Bake till soft and nice colour on them, and garlic is soft.

    Take out of oven and put in a mixing bowl.

    Put cherry tomatoes in the baking dish and back into the oven - they don't take long, so I do them separate till just nice and soft and warm.

    With the garlic, squeeze out the soft roasted garlic flesh and mix through cooked veges.

    Once all done, mix together 1 cup cooked quinoa with the veges and 40g feta. Divide into two serves and top each one with 4 cherry toms and sprinkle of either fresh or dried parsley and cracked pepper. Could use basil or coriander also if you prefer.

    yum!


    That sounds amazing! I just found my quinoa recipe for this week!

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