Guest guest Report post Posted August 7, 2008 You will probably have to look at a " health " food store or go to a Central Market or to a Whole Foods Market. Quinoa is an ancient grain....has a bitter outer coating so needs to be rinsed several times before cooking in water.....has a high protein content.....can be used in place of other grains that are cooked......like rice, barley, millet, etc. I love to add it to soups, or cook it and then make a pilaf with it using chopped onions, shredded carrots, and chopped broccoli cooked in canola or a light olive oil or butter....then add the cooked quinoa. It has an unusual, but interesting and good taste. I liked it the first time I tried it. (Google it for more information) I first bought it in 1987 at the Windstar Foundation when I was at a Choices for the Future Symposium in Snowmass, Colorado. It was very hard to find back then....now it is easy if you have access to any of the retail stores I mentioned. You could probably find it on ebay as well. Nancy C. East Texas - Julie Rodriguez Thursday, August 07, 2008 8:45 AM Re: quinoa Hello everyone, what is quinoa? i tried looking for it in the stores but havent found it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 8, 2008 I hope it's ok to link to another site's recipe! If not, please tell me. I just cooked with quinoa for the first time last week, with a recipe sent to me by a friend (from allrecipes.com). I modified it like others at that site had done and it was wonderful! Here's the recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx I used chopped sweet red peppers instead of corn and used only one can of black beans instead of two. I didn't have any cilantro on hand, so omitted it. Oh, and I added a can of salt-free diced tomatoes. Even my husband loved it and asked me to make it again! Thank goodness I'd heard to rinse the stuff! FYI - I haven't been much of a cook, but all the recipes here are inspiring me to do more. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks for sharing that recipe. It looks great! I think I will add some zucchini and artichoke hearts to it. :-) Sharon akorman1960 wrote: > I hope it's ok to link to another site's recipe! If not, please tell > me. I just cooked with quinoa for the first time last week, with a > recipe sent to me by a friend (from allrecipes.com). I modified it > like others at that site had done and it was wonderful! > > Here's the recipe: > http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx > > I used chopped sweet red peppers instead of corn and used only one can > of black beans instead of two. I didn't have any cilantro on hand, so > omitted it. Oh, and I added a can of salt-free diced tomatoes. Even > my husband loved it and asked me to make it again! > > Thank goodness I'd heard to rinse the stuff! FYI - I haven't been much > of a cook, but all the recipes here are inspiring me to do more. > Thanks! > > > --- > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 8, 2008 I just made this for my dinner - added about 5 times the amount of cayenne and a squeeze of tomato paste and served it with edamame and petits pois - a great quick meal. Thanks for posting the link. Christie , " akorman1960 " <akorman wrote: > > I hope it's ok to link to another site's recipe! If not, please tell > me. I just cooked with quinoa for the first time last week, with a > recipe sent to me by a friend (from allrecipes.com). I modified it > like others at that site had done and it was wonderful! > > Here's the recipe: > http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-Black-Beans/Detail.aspx > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I love the Nava Atlas Simple Quinoa Pilaf recipe toward the bottom of this page: http://vegkitchen.com/recipes/quinoa.htm I leave off the almonds and you could omit the peas for your daughter. It's really mild and yummy! Christina sarah.moore1 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:45:17 +0000 Quinoa In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 30, 2009 You can probably cook it with some carrots (it will turn orange like rice will, too). I liked it best when I used it for a breakfast meal (similar to how one would maybe do oatmeal - raisins, cinnamon, a little agave nectar, and soymilk). Other than that, I don't think it was a big hit around here, but I did have luck with the quinoa pasta I found. Seemed to be liked much better in that form at my house. Missie On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 9:45 AM, Sarah <sarah.moore1 wrote: > > > In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are > not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other > than simply cook it like rice. > > Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? > My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and > orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! > > Sarah > > > -- http://mszzzi.zoomshare.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/mszzzi/ ~~~~~(m-.-)m http://www.derbylite.org www.ChicagoVeganMania.com www.VeganOutreach.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I don't really have a recipe but this is what I make with quinoa to give you an idea....and my kids eat it no problem (3 yr and 23 mo): - I cook it like rice then mix in seasoned beans (black beans are a fave) - I stuff red peppers with it (quinoa, beans (try pinto), seasonings, parmesan cheese, bake) - I make enchiladas with it (quinoa, beans, corn, dice tomato, cilantro in fajita shell then roll and top with enchilada sauce and cheddar cheese, bake). - If I make a soup I mix a few spoonfuls into the soup - I've made it like an oatmeal for breakfast but it wasn't really a hit (quinoa, almond milk, cinnamon, raisins) Check out some of the online recipe websites too - allrecipes.com is one of my favorites. GOOD LUCK! --- On Wed, 9/30/09, Sarah <sarah.moore1 wrote: Sarah <sarah.moore1 Quinoa Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 10:45 AM In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I do not have any fancy recipes. I cook it like rice. I like it best if I soak it over night first. My son likes it when I mix it with spinach. I take about a half of package of frozen spinach and mix it into the quinoa after it is cooked and still in the rice pot. We also prefer the darker colored variety. When eating it as leftovers I put it in a frying pan and brown it. It goes well with tomato sauce and also soy sauce. Diane ________________________________ Sarah <sarah.moore1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:45:17 AM Quinoa In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 30, 2009 This is what I usually do with quinoa: Breakfast Quinoa NOTE: Quinoa must be rinsed extremely well or it will be bitter Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 1 cup of water and one cup of apple juice. Chill. Dice 2 small or 1 large apple small dice and add, add raisins and/or dried cranberries and walnuts or pecans- i just add them until it looks like enough, maybe 1/2 cup of each? Stir in vanilla yogurt to coat and make it bind together about 1- 1 1/2 cups. serve cold. ________________________________ Sarah <sarah.moore1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:45:17 AM Quinoa In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 30, 2009 cook in veg broth. then fluff when done and add any of the following, vinegrette, dried cranberrie/cherries/currents, chopped green oinion, chopped celery, feta, tofu, red onion, pecans, walnuts. Unita Walburn Mulberry Island Station Homestead Berefoot Books Stall Holder visit my site @ www.mybarefootbooks.com/UnitaWalburn ________________________________ Sarah <sarah.moore1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:45:17 AM Quinoa In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 1, 2009 I don't find a difference between times when I rinse or don't rinse my quinoa...we eat it all the time and sometimes I just forget to rinse or am too lazy. Then I receached quninoa for my radio show and read that most of the quinoa sold in the stores is prerinsed. I had never heard that before. I also read that tempeh should be cooked for twenty minutes or it can cause stomach distress. I've noticed some people suggest boiling tempeh to get rid of the bitter taste, but I rarely do that since I wonder if it also boils away some of the nutrients. Linda Http://triballife.net/ On Sep 30, 2009, at 12:29 PM, robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: This is what I usually do with quinoa: Breakfast Quinoa NOTE: Quinoa must be rinsed extremely well or it will be bitter Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 1 cup of water and one cup of apple juice. Chill. Dice 2 small or 1 large apple small dice and add, add raisins and/or dried cranberries and walnuts or pecans- i just add them until it looks like enough, maybe 1/2 cup of each? Stir in vanilla yogurt to coat and make it bind together about 1- 1 1/2 cups. serve cold. ________________________________ Sarah <sarah.moore1 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:45:17 AM Quinoa In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 1, 2009 We like quinoa cooked in mock chicken bouillon or vegetable stock. On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Sarah <sarah.moore1 wrote: > > > In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are > not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other > than simply cook it like rice. > > Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? > My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and > orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! > > Sarah > > > -- Regards, Vibeke Where and how we spend our dollars is one of the most important statements we can make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 1, 2009 I once forgot to rinse my quinoa and the dish I made with it had such a horrid bitter taste that we ended up having to dump it. That was a few years ago, maybe pre-rinsing has become common since then. Heather 2009/9/30 Vegan Linda <veganlinda > > > I don't find a difference between times when I rinse or don't rinse my > quinoa...we eat it all the time and sometimes I just forget to rinse or am > too lazy. Then I receached quninoa for my radio show and read that most of > the quinoa sold in the stores is prerinsed. I had never heard that before. I > also read that tempeh should be cooked for twenty minutes or it can cause > stomach distress. I've noticed some people suggest boiling tempeh to get rid > of the bitter taste, but I rarely do that since I wonder if it also boils > away some of the nutrients. > > Linda > Http://triballife.net/ > > On Sep 30, 2009, at 12:29 PM, robin koloms <rkoloms<rkoloms%40>> > wrote: > > This is what I usually do with quinoa: > > Breakfast Quinoa > NOTE: Quinoa must be rinsed extremely well or it will be bitter > Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 1 cup of water and one cup of apple juice. Chill. > Dice 2 small or 1 large apple small dice and add, add raisins and/or dried > cranberries and walnuts or pecans- i just add them until it looks like > enough, maybe 1/2 cup of each? Stir in vanilla yogurt to coat and make it > bind together about 1- 1 1/2 cups. serve cold. > > ________________________________ > Sarah <sarah.moore1 <sarah.moore1%40verizon.net>> > <%40> > Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:45:17 AM > Quinoa > > In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are > not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other > than simply cook it like rice. > > Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? > My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and > orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! > > Sarah > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 1, 2009 I usually buy bulk quinoa. The first time I bought it, I didn't know that it needed to be rinsed, and it was bitter and nasty. ________________________________ Vegan Linda <veganlinda " " Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:52:41 PM Re: Quinoa I don't find a difference between times when I rinse or don't rinse my quinoa...we eat it all the time and sometimes I just forget to rinse or am too lazy. Then I receached quninoa for my radio show and read that most of the quinoa sold in the stores is prerinsed. I had never heard that before. I also read that tempeh should be cooked for twenty minutes or it can cause stomach distress. I've noticed some people suggest boiling tempeh to get rid of the bitter taste, but I rarely do that since I wonder if it also boils away some of the nutrients. Linda Http://triballife. net/ On Sep 30, 2009, at 12:29 PM, robin koloms <rkoloms > wrote: This is what I usually do with quinoa: Breakfast Quinoa NOTE: Quinoa must be rinsed extremely well or it will be bitter Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 1 cup of water and one cup of apple juice. Chill. Dice 2 small or 1 large apple small dice and add, add raisins and/or dried cranberries and walnuts or pecans- i just add them until it looks like enough, maybe 1/2 cup of each? Stir in vanilla yogurt to coat and make it bind together about 1- 1 1/2 cups. serve cold. ____________ _________ _________ __ Sarah <sarah.moore1@ verizon.net> @gro ups.com Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:45:17 AM Quinoa In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 1, 2009 We buy ours in bulk too (10 lbs at a time). Maybe it is the brand (organic, but I don't know the brand because I put it into gallon glass containers so I don't have the original package), but the only difference I've noticed is it cooks quicker if I pre-rinse. Linda Http://triballife.net/ On Oct 1, 2009, at 8:03 AM, robin koloms <rkoloms wrote: I usually buy bulk quinoa. The first time I bought it, I didn't know that it needed to be rinsed, and it was bitter and nasty. ________________________________ Vegan Linda <veganlinda " " Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:52:41 PM Re: Quinoa I don't find a difference between times when I rinse or don't rinse my quinoa...we eat it all the time and sometimes I just forget to rinse or am too lazy. Then I receached quninoa for my radio show and read that most of the quinoa sold in the stores is prerinsed. I had never heard that before. I also read that tempeh should be cooked for twenty minutes or it can cause stomach distress. I've noticed some people suggest boiling tempeh to get rid of the bitter taste, but I rarely do that since I wonder if it also boils away some of the nutrients. Linda Http://triballife. net/ On Sep 30, 2009, at 12:29 PM, robin koloms <rkoloms > wrote: This is what I usually do with quinoa: Breakfast Quinoa NOTE: Quinoa must be rinsed extremely well or it will be bitter Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 1 cup of water and one cup of apple juice. Chill. Dice 2 small or 1 large apple small dice and add, add raisins and/or dried cranberries and walnuts or pecans- i just add them until it looks like enough, maybe 1/2 cup of each? Stir in vanilla yogurt to coat and make it bind together about 1- 1 1/2 cups. serve cold. ____________ _________ _________ __ Sarah <sarah.moore1@ verizon.net> @gro ups.com Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:45:17 AM Quinoa In my effort to get the meat out of my kids diets (I am veggie but they are not yet) I bought some quinoa but I have no idea what to do with it other than simply cook it like rice. Does anyone have any recipes that they can share that the family might eat? My youngest daughter has sensory issues and only seems to eat yellow and orange food so I am hoping that quinoa will be accepted! Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2009 Well I tried quinoa with the kids. My oldest thought it was Ok and will eat it again, but then she would surf the cooking channels looking for new things to try when she was 3! My youngest wouldn't even look at it. I will continue putting it in front of her but I think I might try and get a hold of some of those little Japanese rice molds to see if novelty will make a difference. Maybe I should just smother it in cheese sauce like everything else she loves to eat, that or ranch dressing. I think she was put off by the little white curls in it. As for me, I loved it in a pilaf, just plain with earth balance margarine, or with cinnamon and raisins for breakfast. The kids and I always loved cous cous and this tastes pretty similar. Quinoa will certainly be on MY menu from now on to replace the white flour cous cous that we had been eating. Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2009 you could try to mix half rice and half quinoa until they adjust to the taste. janeen ________________________________ Sarah <sarah.moore1 Fri, October 2, 2009 8:12:24 AM Re: Quinoa Well I tried quinoa with the kids. My oldest thought it was Ok and will eat it again, but then she would surf the cooking channels looking for new things to try when she was 3! My youngest wouldn't even look at it. I will continue putting it in front of her but I think I might try and get a hold of some of those little Japanese rice molds to see if novelty will make a difference. Maybe I should just smother it in cheese sauce like everything else she loves to eat, that or ranch dressing. I think she was put off by the little white curls in it. As for me, I loved it in a pilaf, just plain with earth balance margarine, or with cinnamon and raisins for breakfast. The kids and I always loved cous cous and this tastes pretty similar. Quinoa will certainly be on MY menu from now on to replace the white flour cous cous that we had been eating. Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 2, 2009 Sorry it wasn't so successful! I had the same problem with beans. My kids would NOT even touch a bean and I just kept serving it (for months) and now they finally chow down on any bean! Maybe you can just mix it in slowly with other grains until they get more used to seeing it and know it's not going away! Good luck!! --- On Fri, 10/2/09, Sarah <sarah.moore1 wrote: Sarah <sarah.moore1 Re: Quinoa Friday, October 2, 2009, 8:12 AM Well I tried quinoa with the kids. My oldest thought it was Ok and will eat it again, but then she would surf the cooking channels looking for new things to try when she was 3! My youngest wouldn't even look at it. I will continue putting it in front of her but I think I might try and get a hold of some of those little Japanese rice molds to see if novelty will make a difference. Maybe I should just smother it in cheese sauce like everything else she loves to eat, that or ranch dressing. I think she was put off by the little white curls in it. As for me, I loved it in a pilaf, just plain with earth balance margarine, or with cinnamon and raisins for breakfast. The kids and I always loved cous cous and this tastes pretty similar. Quinoa will certainly be on MY menu from now on to replace the white flour cous cous that we had been eating. Sarah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 25, 2009 Be sure and rinse it very well in a strainer several times to get rid of the saponin content which adds the bitter taste to quinoa before cooking it even though the package might state that it is pre rinsed.Patricia Squyres (714) 299-6468 (714) 974-7055 Fax--- On Tue, 11/24/09, Alice Leonard <alice wrote:Alice Leonard <aliceRe: looking for a recipe Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 9:12 PM Hi CarolJust cook your quinoa as you usually would, and then add the other ingredients! I season this kind of salad with freshly squeezed lemon juice and freshly squeezed orange juice, a little salt, and maybe some pepper or chilli.I also love cilantro in it, incluiding the stalks, finely chopped, and some toasted sunflower seeds.Delish!Cheersalice On 25/11/2009, at 4:48 PM, carold wrote: I had a quinoa salad the other day that was fantastic. Trying to make one myself and I wondering if anyone had a recipe that had the following ingredients: Quinoa sweet red peppers red onions corn parsley the seasonings were very light maybe a touch of vinegar? I bought this salad on a whim, at a deli, and it's way on the other side of town so I won't get over there soon. Thanks Carol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Hi Everyone, Does quinoa get rancid if it's kept for a long time? I have an unopened bag that I have had for years, literally, will it still be good? Patricia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 4, 2010 At 11:32 PM -0800 1/3/10, Patricia wrote: Hi Everyone, Does quinoa get rancid if it's kept for a long time? I have an unopened bag that I have had for years, literally, will it still be good? >> Yes, any whole grain can get rancid. Someone gave me a bag of brown rice, claiming it was the first time they tried it and they didn't like the taste. No surprise why -- it had gone bad! I also had some whole oats I bought over a year ago that, when I finally got around to cooking it, had gone bad. You can tell by the smell. It smells rancid. Or if you're not sure and you cook it, it tastes bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 4, 2010 how its happand something special there--- On Mon, 1/4/10, Patricia <moondreamer64_2000 wrote: Patricia <moondreamer64_2000 Quinoa Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 7:32 AM Hi Everyone,Does quinoa get rancid if it's kept for a long time? I have an unopened bag that I have had for years, literally, will it still be good?Patricia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 4, 2010 yeah, it can the oil content(and fat) in any grain is what affects the amount of time it takes sadi grain to go rancid the higher oil or fat content, the faster it'll go bad Patricia Jan 4, 2010 2:32 AM Quinoa Hi Everyone,Does quinoa get rancid if it's kept for a long time? I have an unopened bag that I have had for years, literally, will it still be good?Patricia You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 4, 2010 I just opened the bag and it doesn't smell rancid/bad. I know that whole grains can go rancid that's why I always keep them in the fridge, but for some reason the quinoa has just sat on the shelf for years.Patricia--- On Mon, 1/4/10, fraggle <EBbrewpunx wrote:fraggle <EBbrewpunxRe: Quinoa Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 9:47 AM yeah, it can the oil content(and fat) in any grain is what affects the amount of time it takes sadi grain to go rancid the higher oil or fat content, the faster it'll go bad Patricia Jan 4, 2010 2:32 AM Quinoa Hi Everyone,Does quinoa get rancid if it's kept for a long time? I have an unopened bag that I have had for years, literally, will it still be good?Patricia You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
