Any good recipes for Quinoa?!
Answers: I have a couple ways that I like to cook it...but, I would like to know of some other recipes...if anyone out there has any good ones, please share....thanks.
Here is a recipe I just recieved via email just today from meatout mondays...i am a vegetarian and i love recieving great healthy meal recipes...i have not tried this one yet but i thought id pass it on...
Black Bean & Tomato Quinoa
Black beans are an excellent source of fiber and protein. Quinoa is a light crispy protein-packed whole grain. Mix them together and you’ve got a high protein meal with energizing nutrients to keep you strong and healthy! Try this satisfying Black Bean & Tomato Quinoa… delicately enhanced with a touch of lime, this dish packs the power of whole grains and tons of flavor.
Ingredients:
2 tsp. grated lime zest, grated peel
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed & drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt & pepper (to taste)
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk lime zest and juice, olive oil, sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Wash quinoa in cold water, drain, and place in a medium pot of boiling water with 1 Tbs. of salt.
Cook with pot uncovered until almost tender (about 10 minutes).
Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water, but avoid touching each other.
Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry (about 10 minutes).
Remove pot from heat and remove lid; let stand, still covered with towel, for 5 minutes.
Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe was sent by RT Peck from Pittsburgh, one of our readers.
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What is Quinoa? Seriously i have no idea?
Never Mind i looked it up in the dictionary. I don't have any recipes for you? Sorry! :(
I like it with Honey, Cinnamon, Almonds & Milk for breakfast.
Look here for recipes:
http://www.quinoa-recipes.com/
I tried this and really enjoyed it....I purchased and used vegetable stock.
Quinoa with tomatoes and leeks
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups stock
2 large leeks
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can tomatoes
1/4 cup currants
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Slice leeks in half lengthwise and wash well to remove any dirt.
Place quinoa in a sieve and rinse well for several minutes
Place leeks and garlic in nonstick pan with a tablespoon of olive oil and cook until soft. Add spices to the leeks and stir until well mixed. Add quinoa and cook for a couple minutes then add the stock, currants and drained tomatoes, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until done.
I have a few recipes..this one sounds most interesting:
***Quinoa Muffins***
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower or canola
2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender..11-13 minutes.
Meanwhile, grease a standard muffin tin with oil, and dust with flour. Tap out excess.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, raisins, salt, and 2 cups cooked quinoa. Reserve any leftover quinoa for another use.
In a small bowl, whisk together egg, oil, milk, and vanilla. Add wet mixture to flour mixture and stir just till combined.
Divide among muffin cups.
Bake until toothpick comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
Here are some other recipes for you...
Quinoa Nut Clusters:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site...
Quinoa Salad with Corn and Red Peppers:
http://www.marthastewart.com/quinoa-sala...
Quinoa and Turkey Patties with Tahini:
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site...
They are fabulous as a salad. This recipe is simple, hope you like it. Ingredients needed are Quinoa, italian parsley, cucumber, tomato, green onion, shrimps (optional) salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice(optional). Cook Quinoa and shrimp separately. next proceed with rough chopping remainder ingredients. when Quinoa and shrimps are done(coarse chop shrimps) toss ingredients together. Season with salt, pepper and olive oil and lemon juice(optional) mix well and let sit in fridge overnight for flavors to blend. enjoy next day.
Curried Quinoa Recipe
Serves Six to Eight
1 Cup Quinoa
1? Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
? Onion Diced (about 4 or 5 ozs.)
1 Tsp. Grated Fresh Ginger Root
? Fresh Green Chile (Finely Chopped)
1 Heaping Tsp. Turmeric
1 Heaping Tsp. Coriander
? Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
? Tsp. Salt
1? Cups Water
? Cup Fresh or Frozen Peas
Rinse quinoa with cold water. Use a fine mesh filter or coffee filter. If you're a klutz like me use the fine mesh filter or a lot of quinoa is going to wind up in the sink!
Place oil and diced onions in a heavy saucepan. Saute the onions on medium high heat for four to five minutes.
Add the ginger root, chile, and quinoa. Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
A fine, white spiral appears around the grain as it cooks.
Stir in the turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
Add the water and bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in peas. Cover and cook for four or five minutes or until peas are tender and all the water has been absorbed.
Fluff with a fork before serving.
I applaud you for trying to cook with this grain, it has the highest protein content of any whole grain & is therefor very useful in a heart healthy diet.
I until recently worked at a local health food store deli and we made this wonderful salad for the deli case with it. I don't remember the whole recipe in specific amounts, I mostly cook by eyeballing amounts, but here goes:
Cook and cool 1 batch quinoa as directed and set aside. Chop finely scallions, and green pepper & mix in w/quinoa in large bowl. In a seperate small bowl, make an herbal vinaigrette using 2 Tablespoons dijon mustard to 1/3 cup red wine (or your other fave) vinegar, 2 teaspoons garlic (fresh if you have it) and some dried herbs (I like basil and thyme but use your faves). Drizzle in while whisking constantly 1/4 of extra virgin olive oil (it should look like a cloudy salad dressing). Crumble some feta cheese over the quinoa mixture, pour on the dressing to taste and toss. Enjoy!
I also have a great recipe for whole wheat berries, email me if you'd like it
chefassassin@fairpoint.net
Quinoa Side Dish
SUBMITTED BY: Sara PHOTO BY: daveycooks
"Quinoa is a great alternative to rice - it's lighter, and cooks in about half the time."
PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 20 Min
READY IN 35 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is tender.
In a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.
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Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by JEWEBER Nice alternative to rice. Used low sodium low fat chicken broth - there was no need to add additional butter or salt to make it tasty. The texture is similiar to wild rice, which my son doesn't like so he wasn't a fan, but the rest of the family and the neighbors loved it. Will definately make again.
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Hi Michelle, Whats quinoa ?