Quinoa Recipes!!!

Peaceful28 · 02-09-2009, 12:12 AM

Quinoa breakfast treat!

1 cup quinoa grains, soaked
1 cup rolled oats, not instant
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
3 cups water
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

Place first four ingredients in a pot and cover.
Bring to boil and then reduce to low heat for around 30 mins.
Mix in remaining ingredients.
Turn off heat and let sit, covered for about 5 mins.

This tastes great when served with assorted berries or nuts.

Peaceful28 · 02-09-2009, 12:13 AM

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 clove garlic
1 cup quinoa
pinch of sea salt
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped (or halfed cherry tomatoes)

In a meduim saute pan with a lid, warm oil over medium high heat, Add onions and pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, for about 5 minutes.

Add oregano and garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds.
Stir in quinoa, then pour in two cups of water and salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and grains show opaque lines around the egdes, about 12 minutes.

Turn off heat and stir in peas and tomatoes. Cover pan again and let stand until vegetables are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrients per half cup serving...
Calories 150
Total fat 4g
Sat fat 0.5g
omega 3s 120 mg
omega 6s 1,080mg
carbs 23g
fiber 4g
sugars 2g
protein 5g

Peaceful28 · 02-09-2009, 12:14 AM

Low-Fat Quinoa Chili (ready in 30 mins-makes two servings)

1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1- 16oz can black beans
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 diced scallions
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 tsp. stevia (to taste)

1. Bring quinoa and water to boil and simmer for 15 mins. until germ separates.

2. In a separate pot simmer black beans together with seasonings for 10 mins. Allow beans to cool and thicken for 5 mins.

3. Combine quinoa and the bean mixture together. Top with tomatoes and scallions and serve.

calories-394
total fats-4g
sat fats-1g
trans fats-0g
cholesterol- 0mg
sodium-22mg
total carbs-70g
fiber-19g
sugars-0g
protein-22g
iron-6mg

Peaceful28 · 02-09-2009, 12:15 AM

I used a red quinoa here, but you can use whatever kind you like, white/buff colored seems to be the most common.
Also: low-fat soy milk may replace the low fat milk, blueberries may replace the blackberries, dark honey may replace the agave nectar, and walnuts may replace the pecans.

1 cup organic 1% low fat milk
1 cup water
1 cup organic quinoa, (rinse quinoa)
2 cups fresh blackberries, organic preferred
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted*
4 teaspoons organic agave nectar, such as Madhava brand

Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in blackberries and cinnamon; transfer to four bowls and top with pecans. Drizzle 1 teaspoon agave nectar over each serving.
Serves 4.
*While the quinoa cooks, roast the pecans in a 350F degree

**Joshua H** · 02-09-2009, 09:52 AM

Funny you start a thread on Quinoa because I just tried it for the first time last week. Its different but I like it. Easy to flavor for just about any meal or food pairing. And its a whole grain with some complete protein to boot! Not bad to explore the culinary boundries!

**Fitswim by Celeste** · 02-09-2009, 10:30 AM

recently tried it too. and with these receipes, will be eating more - thanks peaceful!

**rdouble79** · 02-09-2009, 10:32 AM

Been eating it for over a year now. Nice change from rice all the times.

**~gymdiva~** · 02-09-2009, 01:12 PM

man I'm going to have to try that chili one!

I like to cook mine in some chicken or veggie stock and add garlic and herb mrs. dash...pair it up with some chicken, turkey, fish, or lean beef and I am good to go!