Quinoa?

Danipower714 · 05-12-2008, 02:35 PM

I picked up some quinoa yesterday while food shopping. I know it is a healthy grain, but I have no idea how to prepare it. Anyone have any good recipes for it?

Rose?

rose1 · 05-12-2008, 04:47 PM

Generally 1 part grain to 2 parts boiling stock or water. Simmer for about 15 mins or until tender and fluffy. Be sure to rinse it well first, then add to the boining water. Add salt or whatever seasoning you need if you use water. We saute finely cut onion, garlic, celery, carrot, etc, then add the stock to the pot and bring to a boil. It makes it like a pilaf.

Danipower714 · 05-13-2008, 02:09 PM

Thank you Rose! Sounds yummy!! I will try to make it later in the week.

tinatina · 05-14-2008, 06:57 AM

dani - let us know how it turns out!

Danipower714 · 05-14-2008, 01:59 PM

Will do! Probably will make it Fri or Sat.

tngal07 · 05-15-2008, 01:01 PM

Hello,
here is a wonderful recipe I got off a site that I have cooked several times. You can add just about anything and it is still good.

Recipe from Greenlitebites.com/ Quick Quinoa and turkey taco stew:
Small onion diced
8 oz 99% lean ground turkey
1 medium zucchini chopped
1 small sweet pepper chopped (red, orange or yellow)
1 package of taco seasoning (preferably low sodium)
15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed
15 oz can of diced tomatoes with chilies
14 oz can of broth (chicken, beef or vegetable)
1 cup (170 g) quinoa
1 tbsp lime juice
Non-stick cooking spray
Shredded Mexican cheese blend (optional)
In a large pot sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, brown the ground turkey and onion over medium heat.

Add the zucchini, peppers and taco seasoning. Stir to coat all the vegetables with the seasoning.

Add the beans and diced tomatoes broth and quinoa. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then cover and simmer about 20 minutes until quinoa soaks up most of the liquid.

Stir in the lime juice and serve! I sprinkled a bit of shredded Mexican cheese blend on top.

Danipower714 · 05-16-2008, 03:35 PM

Tngal- Thanks for the recipe...sounds yummy!!

I made Rose's recipe for quinoa tonight. It was delicious. It is nice and fluffy. I enjoyed it more than cous cous.

Thanks again Rose.

wendysmiling · 05-20-2008, 10:22 AM

Where do you but quinoa?

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Originally Posted by Danipower714

Tngal- Thanks for the recipe...sounds yummy!!

I made Rose's recipe for quinoa tonight. It was delicious. It is nice and fluffy. I enjoyed it more than cous cous.

Thanks again Rose.

Danipower714 · 05-20-2008, 05:23 PM

I found the quinoa at my regular grocery store in the "Organic" section. I know that Trader Joe's and Whole Foods carry it as well. HTH!

batty · 05-21-2008, 08:36 AM

What is quinoa?Whats it used for?

Danipower714 · 05-21-2008, 07:31 PM

I'm pretty sure quinoa is a whole grain. It is yummy!

05-12-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 853 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	Quinoa? I picked up some quinoa yesterday while food shopping. I know it is a healthy grain, but I have no idea how to prepare it. Anyone have any good recipes for it? Rose?

05-15-2008, 01:01 PM	#6
tngal07 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: TN Posts: 5 Gallery: tngal07 Stats: 216/204.2/150 WOE: South Beach Baby! Start Date: February 2008	A wonderful Recipe Hello, here is a wonderful recipe I got off a site that I have cooked several times. You can add just about anything and it is still good. Recipe from Greenlitebites.com/ Quick Quinoa and turkey taco stew: Small onion diced 8 oz 99% lean ground turkey 1 medium zucchini chopped 1 small sweet pepper chopped (red, orange or yellow) 1 package of taco seasoning (preferably low sodium) 15 oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with chilies 14 oz can of broth (chicken, beef or vegetable) 1 cup (170 g) quinoa 1 tbsp lime juice Non-stick cooking spray Shredded Mexican cheese blend (optional) In a large pot sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, brown the ground turkey and onion over medium heat. Add the zucchini, peppers and taco seasoning. Stir to coat all the vegetables with the seasoning. Add the beans and diced tomatoes broth and quinoa. Turn up the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then cover and simmer about 20 minutes until quinoa soaks up most of the liquid. Stir in the lime juice and serve! I sprinkled a bit of shredded Mexican cheese blend on top. __________________ http://tickers.myfitnesspal.com/tick...4846/64846.png Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

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05-12-2008, 04:47 PM	#2
rose1 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9,544 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Generally 1 part grain to 2 parts boiling stock or water. Simmer for about 15 mins or until tender and fluffy. Be sure to rinse it well first, then add to the boining water. Add salt or whatever seasoning you need if you use water. We saute finely cut onion, garlic, celery, carrot, etc, then add the stock to the pot and bring to a boil. It makes it like a pilaf.

05-13-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 853 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	Thank you Rose! Sounds yummy!! I will try to make it later in the week.

05-14-2008, 06:57 AM	#4
tinatina Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 3,011 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 201/190/130 5'3" WOE: South Beach Start Date: June 4, 07	dani - let us know how it turns out!

05-14-2008, 01:59 PM	#5
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 853 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	Will do! Probably will make it Fri or Sat.

05-16-2008, 03:35 PM	#7
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 853 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	Tngal- Thanks for the recipe...sounds yummy!! I made Rose's recipe for quinoa tonight. It was delicious. It is nice and fluffy. I enjoyed it more than cous cous. Thanks again Rose.

05-20-2008, 05:23 PM	#9
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 853 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	I found the quinoa at my regular grocery store in the "Organic" section. I know that Trader Joe's and Whole Foods carry it as well. HTH!

05-21-2008, 08:36 AM	#10
batty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tenn. Posts: 96 Gallery: batty Stats: 193/178/140 WOE: south beach Start Date: 5/5/08	What is quinoa?Whats it used for?

05-21-2008, 07:31 PM	#11
Danipower714 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 853 Gallery: Danipower714 Stats: 210/162/135 (1st goal) WOE: South Beach Start Date: August 2007	I'm pretty sure quinoa is a whole grain. It is yummy!