Looking for Quinoa recipe ideas!!

prunella1066
prunella1066 Posts: 89 Member
edited December 18 in Recipes
I am looking for some Quinoa recipes. I've never cooked with it before and would like to start incorporating it into my diet. I had a dish at a banquet several years ago made with Quinoa, corn, bell pepper and black beans. I can't remember what else was in it but it was really good. Would like to find a similar recipe and any others would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!!

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  • fontlovesrevel
    fontlovesrevel Posts: 1
    I've made Quinoa for breakfast a few times and it's wonderful! take a look at the recipe for a delicious coconut almond quinoa breakfast here http://www.momtastic.com/cooking-recipes/breakfast/127609-3-super-quick-better-than-oatmeal-breakfasts

    The great thing about quinoa is that you can use it almost any way! I use it as a substitute for rice in lots of recipes... or as a sort of cereal like the one above :)
  • purpleflowersofdeath
    purpleflowersofdeath Posts: 6
    I made this last week. It was the first time I'd ever had quinoa actually. I thought it was really good! Makes for a really good light snack.
    http://www.jointhereboot.com/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=477&Itemid=595&lang=en
  • Longbowgilly
    Longbowgilly Posts: 262 Member
    I tend to use it as a rice replacement, I just put some in a rice cooker add twice the amount of water or stock as quinoa and leave it to cook, works a treat!
    You can always add veggies etc.
  • Kristierlong
    Kristierlong Posts: 163 Member
    http://pinchofyum.com/caribbean-jerk-salmon-bowl-with-mango-salsa

    I made this for dinner last night and subbed quinoa for the rice. SO GOOD!
  • prunella1066
    prunella1066 Posts: 89 Member
    Thanks for all the suggestions........I appreciate it!! Going to give some of these a try!! :)
  • _trickpie
    _trickpie Posts: 87
    This one's my favourite: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/double-broccoli-quinoa-recipe.html
  • poustotah
    poustotah Posts: 1,121 Member
    I cook mine in chicken stock and add in parsley, golden raisins and toasted pine nuts. YUM!!! I also mix in salsa, black beans, scallions and top with chicken breast and cheese - my kids love it.
  • 2gabbee
    2gabbee Posts: 374 Member
    Thanks everyone. I also have been looking for recommended recipes for Quinoa.


    Bump for recipes & websites.
  • driddolls
    driddolls Posts: 1
    Check out sparkpeople.com they have some great ones
  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    Www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/black-quinoa-salad-with-mango-avocado

    This salad is amazing and supereasy. And beautiful colors.
  • raisingbabyk
    raisingbabyk Posts: 442 Member
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  • tpittsley77
    tpittsley77 Posts: 607 Member
    I've made Quinoa for breakfast a few times and it's wonderful! take a look at the recipe for a delicious coconut almond quinoa breakfast here http://www.momtastic.com/cooking-recipes/breakfast/127609-3-super-quick-better-than-oatmeal-breakfasts

    The great thing about quinoa is that you can use it almost any way! I use it as a substitute for rice in lots of recipes... or as a sort of cereal like the one above :)

    Trying this tomorrow!
  • ara005
    ara005 Posts: 32 Member
    Another breakfast recipe...Quinoa crunch is my favorite as a topping on greek yogurt and berries. Here's the recipe:

    http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1069008

    Edit to say do not follow baking time on link! It will burn. Only bake for 10-15 min. Turn once.
  • luhluhlaura
    luhluhlaura Posts: 278 Member
    If you're looking for something super easy and quick, run to the store and pick up a box of Near East Taboule Wheat salad Mix.
    It's pretty clean and low cal, especially for coming out of a box. It's quinoa mixed with some spices, then you add lemon juice, a little olive oil, and chopped tomatoes.
    I literally just made some right now! I love it!
  • countrygirlatheart0717
    countrygirlatheart0717 Posts: 83 Member
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  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken (on allrecipes.com) -- we skip the sage, use EVOO rather than coconut oil, and sometimes even omit the chicken. We love this, and it's so easy.
  • jfeh
    jfeh Posts: 30
    Baked Quinoa Patties:

    http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/baked-quinoa-patties-recipe.html

    Keep well in the fridge, great with hummus or crumbled over salad, too.
  • joy31021
    joy31021 Posts: 216
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  • Its_My_Time
    Its_My_Time Posts: 156 Member
    Bump!
  • spelham15
    spelham15 Posts: 43 Member
    I pulled this quinoa recipe off MFP earlier this year because I want to try quinoa and LOVE mac & cheese. I still haven't tried it, but hope to do so soon.

    Cooked two cups of dry quinoa with 3 cups of chicken broth. (If you're vegetarian, or don't have any, skip the broth, and just add water. Be sure to rise the lil guys off first well!)


    Let the quinoa cool for a bit. I put it in the fridge while I got the second part together.

    Chop up one leek
    Chop up one bell pepper (feel free to add more/less veggies)
    chop up and cook/strain 4 pieces of bacon (I used the real deal, but you can sub/omit)
    1 cup of soy milk (I used soy, but you can use rice/almond/real/whatever milk too!)
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (I used kraft cheddar with a touch of philly cream cheese)

    When Quinoa is cooled, add to the milk/egg/cheese/veggie mixture and fold in.

    Spray 9 X11 glass dish; spread mixture evenly.

    Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes (depending how golden brown you want it to be)

    slice into 8 pieces. 1/8th should yield about 206 calories.
  • kellyallday
    kellyallday Posts: 137 Member
    I pulled this quinoa recipe off MFP earlier this year because I want to try quinoa and LOVE mac & cheese. I still haven't tried it, but hope to do so soon.

    Cooked two cups of dry quinoa with 3 cups of chicken broth. (If you're vegetarian, or don't have any, skip the broth, and just add water. Be sure to rise the lil guys off first well!)


    Let the quinoa cool for a bit. I put it in the fridge while I got the second part together.

    Chop up one leek
    Chop up one bell pepper (feel free to add more/less veggies)
    chop up and cook/strain 4 pieces of bacon (I used the real deal, but you can sub/omit)
    1 cup of soy milk (I used soy, but you can use rice/almond/real/whatever milk too!)
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese (I used kraft cheddar with a touch of philly cream cheese)

    When Quinoa is cooled, add to the milk/egg/cheese/veggie mixture and fold in.

    Spray 9 X11 glass dish; spread mixture evenly.

    Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes (depending how golden brown you want it to be)

    slice into 8 pieces. 1/8th should yield about 206 calories.

    BUMP
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