Quinoa

[LisaJ]

Does anyone have a good recipe/preparation for Quinoa? I just bought a box, and don't really like it plain.

Thanks a bunch!

[Juliebove]

I don't have an actual recipe, but I make it into a pilaf. I cook it like it says to do on the package. Then in a big skillet, I saute some vegetables in olive oil. I start with some onion, carrot and celery then add whatever else I might have around. Perhaps some corn or peas. Perhaps some chopped green onion or mushrooms. I also add chopped parsley. When the vegetables are soft, I add the quinoa and then some chicken or vegetable broth. About a cup for 6 servings. I then cook and stir it until it's all nicely mixed and the broth has cooked down. You can also add cooked chicken to this dish. My daughter loves it and thinks it is rice.

[Felidae]

I don't have a recipe either. I kind of do the same as the above poster. I cook the quinoa in broth instead of water for better flavour. Also, cooking it with veggies and spices makes it taste great too.

[LisaJ]

Thank you! I will try that this weekend - sounds delicious

[psawyer]

Rinse thoroughly. Use one part quinoa to two parts liquid. Bring to a boil and simmer about fifteen minutes.

The liquid can be water, but for better flavor use broth, wine and/or gluten-free soy sauce for part of the content. My favorite is one tablespoon of VH soy sauce, two tablespoons of wine, and water to make a cup (8 oz). For larger amounts, just multiply.

[Cheri A]

I agree with everyone else... as psawyer said, make sure to rinse the quinoa very well though. I usually cook in chicken broth and then add sauteed veggies. I've also put black eyed peas into it and cheese.

[missy'smom]

I haven't tried these yet but have collected them in hopes of doing so.

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[nmw]

A couple of quinoa tips:

Rinsing is very important. Do this before cooking.

Skim off the foam that forms on top of the water as it cooks.

Add spices and veggies toward the end of cooking for best flavor.

Enjoy!

[mandasmom]

A couple of quinoa tips:

Rinsing is very important. Do this before cooking.

Skim off the foam that forms on top of the water as it cooks.

Add spices and veggies toward the end of cooking for best flavor.

Enjoy!

Last week I made quinoa pilaf and used to to stuff peppers--yummy. We had some vegetarian guests and i served it to everyone ....looked, smelled and tasted great!!

[hathor]

I've found that quinoa is very flexible. You can add different combo's of veggies or beans & different seasonings. You can cook it up with other gluten-free grains or put it in soups or stews. You can use it as a sub for bulghur or couscous.

One of my favorite ways to have quinoa is to cook it & then add some corn, black beans, & salsa.

[Karen B.]

I know quinoa is very versitile but my favorite way to eat it is as a hot cereal.

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Although the Whole Foods deli counter has some really great recipes that I've tried.

You may want to check out their recipes...

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[Murph]

The kind in a box, e.g. Ancient Harvest, does not need additional rinsing.

Another tasty use for quinoa is tabouli (tabbouleh?). I call it Q-bouli. Great when parsley is 4bunches/$1 since it uses so much.

Traditionally made w/ bulgur wheat, but Q works as a great substitute.

[HiDee]

Does anyone have experience milling their own quinoa flour? If so, what do you do about the rinsing issue? Thanks