All About QUINOA! - Page 11

24Fan · 09-15-2010, 03:40 AM

Yum, these quinoa recipe sound good. I'm going to see if I can find it cheaper around here in order to give it a try, thanks, Charski for the idea!

pendragginp · 09-15-2010, 05:58 AM

I cooked the quinoa flakes this morning and had some as hot cereal with spice, sweetfreez, and h&h.. I do get the 'grass' flavor faintly, but it was good.

I also had half a cup or so of a restaurant quinoa salad last night, and for those who are wondering if it kicks you out of ketosis, my sticks were just as dark this morning as they have been. I started back on LC 3 weeks or so ago, so I'm really paying attention to things to start with.

YMMV of course. =)

wattobotf · 09-15-2010, 07:49 PM

I tried quinoa as a rice type dish...kind of like stir fried rice. It tasted great but it did horrible things to my blood sugar. Bye Bye quinoa for me!

Charski · 09-16-2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wattobotf

I tried quinoa as a rice type dish...kind of like stir fried rice. It tasted great but it did horrible things to my blood sugar. Bye Bye quinoa for me!

That's too bad! You're in the minority unfortunately for you.... I think everybody else on here who checks blood sugar reported good results. That's a bummer!

watcher513 · 09-20-2010, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wattobotf

I tried quinoa as a rice type dish...kind of like stir fried rice. It tasted great but it did horrible things to my blood sugar. Bye Bye quinoa for me!

Did you have more than 1/2 cup?

wattobotf · 09-20-2010, 05:24 AM

Terry: I had about 3/4 cup. I tried less the next day and still a huge spike for me. I am very carb sensitive and spike when I eat more than a few ounces of protein (even with a lot of fat) at each meal.

susique333 · 09-20-2010, 06:06 AM

*SUBBING* Wow, quite a thread! I make quinoa routinely for the family as I was so impressed with it being a complete protein. I didnt eat any cause of the carb count! But Im going to give it a go today and see what it does for my blood sugars!

The recipe I make is Cold Quinoa Salad,

Cook and cool the Quinoa, and then add all the stuff you would normally add to macaroni salad. MAyo, italian spices, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, cubed cheese, cubed salami, etc.

christyjo · 09-22-2010, 09:57 AM

I bought some quinoa yesterday at Sprouts from the bulk bin. It didn't say washed or not, so assuming it is not, how long do I rinse? I am going to try a sample batch, fingers crossed we like it, it sounds like it has so many possibilities.

Thanks,
christyjo

Charski · 09-22-2010, 10:53 AM

Put it in a fine-mesh sieve and let the water run through it, stirring it around with your fingers or a spoon, for a minute or two, then shake, and rinse again.

I've read some folks soak it for a while first to loosen up the saponins, then rinse well....

I'm fortunate that the stuff I buy has already had all that done to it!

Hope you like it!

susique333 · 09-22-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by susique333

*SUBBING* Wow, quite a thread! I make quinoa routinely for the family as I was so impressed with it being a complete protein. I didnt eat any cause of the carb count! But Im going to give it a go today and see what it does for my blood sugars!

The recipe I make is Cold Quinoa Salad,

Cook and cool the Quinoa, and then add all the stuff you would normally add to macaroni salad. MAyo, italian spices, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, cubed cheese, cubed salami, etc.

Well, a 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa raises my blood sugars 30 points. Cant use it til Im done lowcarbing.

Will continue to use it as a rice/macaroni substitute for the family though!

Charski · 09-22-2010, 12:26 PM

That's too bad, Susan!

Just curious - how much does a "regular" (low carb or however you normally eat) raise your blood sugar? Not been snarky either, just wondering!

christyjo · 09-22-2010, 12:33 PM

Charski,
I want to say thank you for starting this thread, I would never have tried this stuff. I rinsed under cool water for a few minutes, then cooked in the microwave. When I was a kid my mom used to cook minute rice, and we would have it with milk and sugar, I thought it was the best treat! I added some cream and a couple drops of Sweetzfree, and it tasted remarkably like that! We are having chicken and quinoa for dinner tonight!

Thanks again,
christyjo

Charski · 09-22-2010, 12:38 PM

Christyjo,

Glad it works for you!

susique333 · 09-22-2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charski

That's too bad, Susan!

Just curious - how much does a "regular" (low carb or however you normally eat) raise your blood sugar? Not been snarky either, just wondering!

Im taking Lantus 24 hour insulin and then I bolus my meals with Humalog insulin, 1-2 units per 15 carbs (depending on the type of carb).

I figured the 1/2 C. of quinoa was 20 carbs & 3 fiber so about 17 NET carbs. I did NOT bolus when I ate the quinoa. My Blood glucose rose 30 points, which is typical for that amount of carbs for me.

Charski · 09-22-2010, 02:28 PM

Ah! Gotcha. I'm not well-versed enough with insulin-dependent diabetes to make any suggestions, other than, did you eat it by itself, or as part of a meal with plenty of protein?

It just may be something that doesn't work for you, there seem to be a few folks for whom that is true. Bummer!

susique333 · 09-22-2010, 02:50 PM

Here is another recipe Ive tried for my family:

QUINOA PILAF
6 cups cooked quinoa,
1/4 cup green onion, diced 1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup green pepper, diced 1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced 1/4 tsp oregano
salt & or pepper to taste

Saute chopped vegetables in olive oil until clear, yet crisp: stir in oregano. Add sauteed vegetables to cooked, hot quinoa, mixing well. Add salt to taste. Dry-roast almonds in heavy skillet until lightly golden. Add almonds and mix. Serves 8. Good with chicken!

mistyjo1 · 09-22-2010, 05:49 PM

marking my spot until I find quinoa

thank you for starting the thread... and all who have responded with recipes

Maeve · 09-29-2010, 02:32 PM

Jumping on the quinoa train...bought some this afternoon at Costco. Serving it with black beans, sauteed garlic spinach, feta and black olives. Hopefully, it's kind to my blood sugar. I'll find out

Charski · 09-29-2010, 02:34 PM

Hope it works for you, Goodcelt!

Did anybody see Aarti Paarti? She made a quinoa pilaf that looked interesting. It had dried cherries in it but i'm thinking those could be subbed with SF dried cranberries.

Maeve · 09-29-2010, 02:37 PM

Oh, me too! I can't wait. And, I'm so hungry this evening...I will, however, measure it out (and the beans as well). I may dip into the black olives early

Maeve · 09-29-2010, 04:18 PM

So far, so good...blood sugar was 114 one hour after! I'll post again after 2 hours. So excited!

Charski · 09-29-2010, 04:19 PM

WooHooo!!

Maeve · 09-29-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodcelt

So far, so good...blood sugar was 114 one hour after! I'll post again after 2 hours. So excited!

OK...at two hours, it was 126

Crap...should be under 120. Not horrible, but still...That's why it's important to test one and two (and sometimes three) hours after a food to see what it does to you. Sometimes, things that are iffy have a little nasty surprise to them (pizza is one). I'm going to try it for breakfast with an egg and see what it does. It may be that the combo of the quinoa with the beans did something to me. I don't have a clue...

Maeve · 09-29-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodcelt

OK...at two hours, it was 126

Crap...should be under 120. Not horrible, but still...That's why it's important to test one and two (and sometimes three) hours after a food to see what it does to you. Sometimes, things that are iffy have a little nasty surprise to them (pizza is one). I'm going to try it for breakfast with an egg and see what it does. It may be that the combo of the quinoa with the beans did something to me. I don't have a clue...

OK...it was 98 at 3 hours. That's a good thing. Wish it hadn't climbed up for the 2nd hour.

Charski · 09-29-2010, 08:03 PM

Well doesn't sound TOO bad. Maybe eat a little more additional protein with, like some chicken or pork. That might mitigate the carb response a bit, no?

Maeve · 09-29-2010, 08:07 PM

That's what I'm thinking. I'm going to have it tomorrow with bacon and eggs...

Charski · 09-29-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodcelt

That's what I'm thinking. I'm going to have it tomorrow with bacon and eggs...

MMMM! I love it with some almond milk and cream and a pat of butter and a little SF maple syrup, and a side of bacon. YUM. Comfort food at its finest IMHO!

Maeve · 09-29-2010, 08:16 PM

I had planned on using it for cereal in the morning but after my 2nd reading tonight, decided to have bacon and eggs, and a little butter on it, instead. We shall see. I would love to use the quinoa like rice, hot cereal, and bulgur.

susique333 · 09-30-2010, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodcelt

I had planned on using it for cereal in the morning but after my 2nd reading tonight, decided to have bacon and eggs, and a little butter on it, instead. We shall see. I would love to use the quinoa like rice, hot cereal, and bulgur.

I use it as rice, pasta or cereal for my family and feel so good doing so because it is a complete protein! I buy mine bulk from Whole Foods and Trader Joes opens in Omaha next month so i will probably buy it there for cheaper. I tried pairing it with protein but still the BG surge, so it is out for me while Im lowcarbing for the time being.

Maeve · 09-30-2010, 07:34 AM

OK...reading after an hour was 111 after 1 egg, 2 bacon and 1/2 c. quinoa w/a little butter. Will try at two hours and see what happens then.

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susique333 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 55 years old, I live in Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,522 Gallery: susique333 Stats: started at 230+ Type2 Diabetes Insulin WOE: LOW CARB, higher fat Start Date: summer 2007 RESTART May 2012	Here is another recipe Ive tried for my family: QUINOA PILAF 6 cups cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup green onion, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup green pepper, diced 1 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced 1/4 tsp oregano salt & or pepper to taste Saute chopped vegetables in olive oil until clear, yet crisp: stir in oregano. Add sauteed vegetables to cooked, hot quinoa, mixing well. Add salt to taste. Dry-roast almonds in heavy skillet until lightly golden. Add almonds and mix. Serves 8. Good with chicken! __________________ §µ§åñ 223#s

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Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Hope it works for you, Goodcelt! Did anybody see Aarti Paarti? She made a quinoa pilaf that looked interesting. It had dried cherries in it but i'm thinking those could be subbed with SF dried cranberries. Last edited by Charski; 09-29-2010 at 02:54 PM..

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09-15-2010, 03:40 AM	#301
24Fan Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,634 Gallery: 24Fan Stats: from 2004 to 2006 lost 118 lbs. Maintaining WOE: Atkins, low carb maintaining Start Date: 2004	Yum, these quinoa recipe sound good. I'm going to see if I can find it cheaper around here in order to give it a try, thanks, Charski for the idea!

09-15-2010, 05:58 AM	#302
pendragginp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 469 Gallery: pendragginp	I cooked the quinoa flakes this morning and had some as hot cereal with spice, sweetfreez, and h&h.. I do get the 'grass' flavor faintly, but it was good. I also had half a cup or so of a restaurant quinoa salad last night, and for those who are wondering if it kicks you out of ketosis, my sticks were just as dark this morning as they have been. I started back on LC 3 weeks or so ago, so I'm really paying attention to things to start with. YMMV of course. =)

09-15-2010, 07:49 PM	#303
wattobotf Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 60 Gallery: wattobotf Stats: 252/232/175 WOE: Higher Fat Bernstein's/Atkins Start Date: Restart June 1, 2010	I tried quinoa as a rice type dish...kind of like stir fried rice. It tasted great but it did horrible things to my blood sugar. Bye Bye quinoa for me!

09-20-2010, 05:24 AM	#306
wattobotf Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 60 Gallery: wattobotf Stats: 252/232/175 WOE: Higher Fat Bernstein's/Atkins Start Date: Restart June 1, 2010	Terry: I had about 3/4 cup. I tried less the next day and still a huge spike for me. I am very carb sensitive and spike when I eat more than a few ounces of protein (even with a lot of fat) at each meal.

09-20-2010, 06:06 AM	#307
susique333 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 55 years old, I live in Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,522 Gallery: susique333 Stats: started at 230+ Type2 Diabetes Insulin WOE: LOW CARB, higher fat Start Date: summer 2007 RESTART May 2012	SUBBING Wow, quite a thread! I make quinoa routinely for the family as I was so impressed with it being a complete protein. I didnt eat any cause of the carb count! But Im going to give it a go today and see what it does for my blood sugars! The recipe I make is Cold Quinoa Salad, Cook and cool the Quinoa, and then add all the stuff you would normally add to macaroni salad. MAyo, italian spices, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, cubed cheese, cubed salami, etc.

09-22-2010, 09:57 AM	#308
christyjo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 227 Gallery: christyjo WOE: low carb Start Date: restart 8/08	I bought some quinoa yesterday at Sprouts from the bulk bin. It didn't say washed or not, so assuming it is not, how long do I rinse? I am going to try a sample batch, fingers crossed we like it, it sounds like it has so many possibilities. Thanks, christyjo

09-22-2010, 10:53 AM	#309
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Put it in a fine-mesh sieve and let the water run through it, stirring it around with your fingers or a spoon, for a minute or two, then shake, and rinse again. I've read some folks soak it for a while first to loosen up the saponins, then rinse well.... I'm fortunate that the stuff I buy has already had all that done to it! Hope you like it!

09-22-2010, 12:26 PM	#311
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	That's too bad, Susan! Just curious - how much does a "regular" (low carb or however you normally eat) raise your blood sugar? Not been snarky either, just wondering!

09-22-2010, 12:33 PM	#312
christyjo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 227 Gallery: christyjo WOE: low carb Start Date: restart 8/08	Charski, I want to say thank you for starting this thread, I would never have tried this stuff. I rinsed under cool water for a few minutes, then cooked in the microwave. When I was a kid my mom used to cook minute rice, and we would have it with milk and sugar, I thought it was the best treat! I added some cream and a couple drops of Sweetzfree, and it tasted remarkably like that! We are having chicken and quinoa for dinner tonight! Thanks again, christyjo

09-22-2010, 12:38 PM	#313
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Christyjo, Glad it works for you!

09-22-2010, 02:28 PM	#315
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Ah! Gotcha. I'm not well-versed enough with insulin-dependent diabetes to make any suggestions, other than, did you eat it by itself, or as part of a meal with plenty of protein? It just may be something that doesn't work for you, there seem to be a few folks for whom that is true. Bummer!

09-22-2010, 05:49 PM	#317
mistyjo1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ontario canada Posts: 206 Gallery: mistyjo1 Stats: 226/185/140 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: march 31/1010	marking my spot until I find quinoa thank you for starting the thread... and all who have responded with recipes

09-29-2010, 02:32 PM	#318
Maeve Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,508 Gallery: Maeve Stats: 212/199/178 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Ongoing	Jumping on the quinoa train...bought some this afternoon at Costco. Serving it with black beans, sauteed garlic spinach, feta and black olives. Hopefully, it's kind to my blood sugar. I'll find out

09-29-2010, 02:37 PM	#320
Maeve Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,508 Gallery: Maeve Stats: 212/199/178 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Ongoing	Oh, me too! I can't wait. And, I'm so hungry this evening...I will, however, measure it out (and the beans as well). I may dip into the black olives early

09-29-2010, 04:18 PM	#321
Maeve Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,508 Gallery: Maeve Stats: 212/199/178 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Ongoing	So far, so good...blood sugar was 114 one hour after! I'll post again after 2 hours. So excited!

09-29-2010, 04:19 PM	#322
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	WooHooo!!

09-29-2010, 08:03 PM	#325
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 33,822 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	Well doesn't sound TOO bad. Maybe eat a little more additional protein with, like some chicken or pork. That might mitigate the carb response a bit, no?

09-29-2010, 08:07 PM	#326
Maeve Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,508 Gallery: Maeve Stats: 212/199/178 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Ongoing	That's what I'm thinking. I'm going to have it tomorrow with bacon and eggs...

09-29-2010, 08:16 PM	#328
Maeve Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,508 Gallery: Maeve Stats: 212/199/178 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Ongoing	I had planned on using it for cereal in the morning but after my 2nd reading tonight, decided to have bacon and eggs, and a little butter on it, instead. We shall see. I would love to use the quinoa like rice, hot cereal, and bulgur.

09-30-2010, 07:34 AM	#330
Maeve Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,508 Gallery: Maeve Stats: 212/199/178 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: Ongoing	OK...reading after an hour was 111 after 1 egg, 2 bacon and 1/2 c. quinoa w/a little butter. Will try at two hours and see what happens then.