Looking for more quinoa recipes?!
I have one I really like - but would appreciate more!. All I can find are recipes that include black beans (not a big fan)!. Any suggestions!?!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I often substitute it for rice, but here is my favorite!.
Quinoa stir fry
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups liquid-any stock, wine or even just water
1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts
1/4 cup cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
6 oz fresh spinach
Toast grain in small amount oil or even dry until golden-add liquid, cover and simmer 20 minutes!. Add spinach and stir in until wilted-add nuts, cheese and tomatoes, heat through and pig out!
The original recipe called for walnuts and parmesan but I have used pecans, almonds,pine nuts and pumpkin seeds and gruyere, provolone,and gouda all with good success!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Quinoa stir fry
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups liquid-any stock, wine or even just water
1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts
1/4 cup cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
6 oz fresh spinach
Toast grain in small amount oil or even dry until golden-add liquid, cover and simmer 20 minutes!. Add spinach and stir in until wilted-add nuts, cheese and tomatoes, heat through and pig out!
The original recipe called for walnuts and parmesan but I have used pecans, almonds,pine nuts and pumpkin seeds and gruyere, provolone,and gouda all with good success!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
*Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper *
(I really like this one)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped peeled butternut squash
2/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat!. Add squash and next 4 ingredients (squash through garlic); saute 4 minutes!. Stir in broth, quinoa, and salt; bring to a boil!.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed!.
Sprinkle the quinoa mixture with thinly sliced green onions!.
Nutritional Information: Calories 225 (24% From Fat); Fat 6g (Sat 0!.7g, Mono 3!.2g, Poly 1!.3g); Protein 7!.4g; Carb 37g; Fiber 4!.5g; Chol 0mg; Iron 4!.4mg; Sodium 397mg; Calc 50mg
Yum!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
(I really like this one)
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup coarsely chopped peeled butternut squash
2/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat!. Add squash and next 4 ingredients (squash through garlic); saute 4 minutes!. Stir in broth, quinoa, and salt; bring to a boil!.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed!.
Sprinkle the quinoa mixture with thinly sliced green onions!.
Nutritional Information: Calories 225 (24% From Fat); Fat 6g (Sat 0!.7g, Mono 3!.2g, Poly 1!.3g); Protein 7!.4g; Carb 37g; Fiber 4!.5g; Chol 0mg; Iron 4!.4mg; Sodium 397mg; Calc 50mg
Yum!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I sometimes substitute the quinoa for rice in my stir fry dishes!.
I've also stuffed green peppers with it!. Add the normal: veggies, pasta sauce and the like!. It's really good!.
While I've not tried this myself, apparently it can be eaten at breakfast!. Add some fresh fruit, a little milk and you're set (I guess just treat it like oatmeal)!.
I also sautee my fave veggies in a pan and then serve it over cooked quinoa with tamari!. It's mighty good!.
Sorry that I didn't give actual recipes, but I hope the ideas helped!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I've also stuffed green peppers with it!. Add the normal: veggies, pasta sauce and the like!. It's really good!.
While I've not tried this myself, apparently it can be eaten at breakfast!. Add some fresh fruit, a little milk and you're set (I guess just treat it like oatmeal)!.
I also sautee my fave veggies in a pan and then serve it over cooked quinoa with tamari!. It's mighty good!.
Sorry that I didn't give actual recipes, but I hope the ideas helped!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Being allergic to wheat, I grind quinoa (I prefer red quinoa) into flour and use it to bake breads, muffins, cookies, cakes, etc!. I combine it with buckwheat flour sometimes!. Quinoa is an excellent source of protein, so I use it many things!. Making baked goods from it is a great way to add more of it into your diet!. You can also stir some of the whole grains into traditional baked goods for extra texture and fiber!. I also make a great tabouleh salad from it-just cook it, add a little lemon juice, olive oil, chopped parsley, cucumber, green onion, and green pepper (can add fresh tomato too) stir it, and let it chill for a few hours!. It also makes a great breakfast porridge, eaten like oatmeal-perhaps topped with a dollop of fresh yogurt and agave nectar or honey!. Its a very heart meal for breakfast!. You can also make a great "milk" from quinoa by grinding it in a blender with a little honey or agave, some spring water, then strain it through a coffee filter-great for cereal or anywhere else you would use regular milk!. My daughter loves it!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I just stick it in pasta sauce and soups!.Www@FoodAQ@Com