Quinoa: Love it, like it, hate it, never tried it?

hanahlai
hanahlai Posts: 281 Member
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Quinoa: Love it, like it, hate it, never tried it?

If you do like it/love it? How do you prepare it and with what?
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  • Anastacia1119
    Anastacia1119 Posts: 157 Member
    Love it! You can prepare it like rice. I usually prepare it in low sodium, fat free, chicken broth with some chopped carrots, celery and onions. Like a pilaf. It's kind of nutty in flavor, so you have to get used to it at first. There are a ton of recipes online to google! :)
  • JenAiMarres
    JenAiMarres Posts: 743 Member
    Like it....I like to buy the kind that already has the flavor added to it...can't think of the brand right now!! But way better than plain (even after I doctored it up)!
  • heatherfitz
    heatherfitz Posts: 28 Member
    I love quinoa! I cook it as a side with fish and add lemon pepper, mmm...
  • IvoryParchment
    IvoryParchment Posts: 651 Member
    A breakfast place near me serves a quinoa porridge that is to die for, but I'm sure it's high calorie. Hot, buttery, topped with mixed berry compote. I haven't tried to create a low cal alternative yet.
  • litatura
    litatura Posts: 569 Member
    Love it! I use it as a chicken side dish and just cook it in low fat/low sodium chicken broth. Yum!
  • RaeN81
    RaeN81 Posts: 534 Member
    Delicious, I cook it, cool it and make a salad with it. Delicious and so nutritious.
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    Never tried it...What is it?
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I use it to replace meat in my chili.
  • clockworkkarly
    clockworkkarly Posts: 45
    i actually just tried it for the first time today. i didn't exactly do anything special with it... put a bit of soy sauce and sriracha on it (my two most favorite things) and even those didn't help. i thought it was super bland. cooked differently it might be good but on it's own it needs a lot of help. not my cup of tea, but may be yours. it's worth a try!
  • SilMarillion
    SilMarillion Posts: 71
    Cooking it tonight, with poached salmon and steamed green beans... I eat it three nights a week... love the stuff.
  • FatUncleRob
    FatUncleRob Posts: 341
    I like it. Have to make sure I add chicken stock and/or seasoning. Too bland if just cooked in water.

    I use it where I'd normally eat rice.

    Goes really well with chilli.
  • thelovelyLIZ
    thelovelyLIZ Posts: 1,227 Member
    I loooooove quinoa. I use it in place of rice or cous cous mostly. I tried breakfast quinoa, and didn't love it, which was disappointing. I'd also really like to try a quinoa casserole. Quinoa salads are always good too.
  • BibiFit03
    BibiFit03 Posts: 38 Member
    This is hands down the Best. Quinoa. Recipe. Ever. I love love LOVE it. It takes a bit of prep, and maybe isn't an everyday meal because it's a bit higher in calorie content due to all the extra deliciousness, but it's so good it's worth it.

    http://www.canadianliving.com/food/tricolour_quinoa.php
  • snoopynut1972
    snoopynut1972 Posts: 49 Member
    It's growing on me. :-) Used it last night in Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf (http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/detail.aspx) and it was really good.
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    never tried it...want to try it...not exactly sure how to prepare it
  • wrevhn
    wrevhn Posts: 864 Member
    I have had quinoa pasta. I'm gluten intolerate. Its the best thing ever!

    Never had straight up quinoa. plan on getting use to using the flour though. not sure if/when i will brave just the grain cooked.
  • ForeverIrish
    ForeverIrish Posts: 227 Member
    http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/basic-quinoa.php

    http://www.cookinglight.com/food/recipe-finder/cooking-with-quinoa-00412000073996/

    Love it! Check out the links above--easy prep and some decent recipes. I'm not vegan, but I cook a lot, and the site works. The Cooking Light site is a place to get a lot of decent recipes, all with nutritional information.

    Most bags of quinoa, unless you buy it in bulk, will have cooking instructions on the bag. I've had the plain jane version and red, and there are probably more varieties I haven't tried. It's considered a major superfood these days.

    Good luck! Please keep us posted--I'm excited to hear how you've eaten it.
  • sherylhs
    sherylhs Posts: 141 Member
    I use it to replace meat in my chili.

    Oooo, that sounds wonderful. Care to share the recipe??

    Thanks,
    ~Sheryl
  • debbiestine
    debbiestine Posts: 265 Member
    I just added my leftover quinoa to a can of split pea soup and a left over ham/bone. It was delicious- it's very good for you. I don't eat rice anymore (or pasta,bread,cereal).
    From the box:
    "Quinoa contains more high quality protein than other grain and it's one of the best sources of protein in the vegetable kingdom."
  • Strivingforhealth12
    Strivingforhealth12 Posts: 98 Member
    Love it! I have been eating Quinoa Porridge almost every morning for breakfast. I also like it cooked with black beans and sauteed veggies added for a main meal.
  • SweetSammie
    SweetSammie Posts: 391 Member
    Love it!

    Last time I made it, I used coconut milk and put in sh*take (yup, it'll censor that) mushrooms, a little shredded coconut and green onion. Had it with crab cakes, mixed greens and mango salsa (I think I need to make that again soon). It reminds me most of couscous if you have ever had that.

    I've made it with slivered almonds, then used it as a savory side dish, then ate the leftovers with berries and milk for breakfast.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member

    "Quinoa contains more high quality protein than other grain and it's one of the best sources of protein in the vegetable kingdom."

    When did vegetables become a kingdom and who is their king? I miss everything. :angry:
  • Femtec74
    Femtec74 Posts: 347 Member
    Love it! This is my favorite quinoa salad recipe. Super easy and always a big hit at pot lucks.

    http://queenbeecoupons.com/2012/03/quinoa-salad-with-black-beans-corn-feta-and-lime-dressing/

    I usually cook the quinoa in a rice cooker - just double the water. Enjoy!
  • queenofgrey
    queenofgrey Posts: 70 Member
    i tried it tonight for the first time. seeds of change's quinoa and brown rice. and, dear lord, it was delicious. and the servings are HUGE for how little the calories are.
  • MNguerita
    MNguerita Posts: 199 Member
    Made a salad with it for my cousin's graduation BBQ...was pretty good, smelled like something you would feed a horse when it was cooking though.
  • katemme
    katemme Posts: 191
    My friend makes it all the time, and I've heard good things about it. I just bought a box the other day, and I am looking forward to trying it. Just need to find a good recipe!
  • monkeybrain2012
    monkeybrain2012 Posts: 47
    Love it!!!! Just had some for dinner.
    I cook a big pot and use throughout the week in different recipes.
    Here's my favorite way to prepare - I put the quinoa in a pan on the stove to dry toast it. I just keep mixing it around until the first seeds start to pop and it gets slightly darker and toasted. Then I rinse it very well and put it back in the pan. Usually 1 1/2 cups water to a cup of quinoa, 1tsp butter and some sea salt. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed about 20 min.

    Once it's done I can eat as it is, add some soy sauce, add it to salads, I even like to add some to my smoothie. Sometimes I add some almond milk, some chopped dates a little bit of maple syrup and make quinoa pudding for breakfast.
  • starcatcher1975
    starcatcher1975 Posts: 292 Member
    I've tried it once but didn't really care for it (maybe it was just the flavor and the fact that it looked like "fish eggs" according to my kids :laugh: ) but these recipes sound good so now I'll have to try it out again
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Love it! I make a pilaf with it with corn and black beans. Delicious hot or cold ss a side dish.
  • savageman69
    savageman69 Posts: 339 Member
    Havent seen it in the stores yet :( but when i do i want to try it for sure

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