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| Author: | talanhart [ Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Quinoa |
This is the second time I have used Quinoa in my lunches and I am thinking I don't like it as well as rice. I know that it is supposed to be better for you than rice, but I just don't like the texture. I boiled mine and then added it to the rest of the dish. Is there another way to use this stuff? If worse comes to worse, I will go half and half with rice just to use up what I have left. |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
Todd, I think quinoa is fine stuff, but it's not a substitute for rice. You reall need to use it in recipes which are written for it. Mostly, I'd cook it pilaf-style. |
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| Author: | talanhart [ Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
Josh, I did use the absorption method per CI's instructions on how to cook grains. It's funny, because when I cook this grain, it has all these little rings around these balls and I can't get over it looking like hundreds of tiny little Goldfish eyes staring back at me. Also, the texture feels like tiny little eyeballs or what I think an eyeball would feel like if I were to eat one. What are some good ways to use this stuff? I mixed mine with some tomato, ground Turkey and spices. |
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| Author: | BeckyH [ Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
Some stuff you might just not like. No matter how good it is for you. Toasting the quinoa in a dry pan before cooking it gives it a nuttier flavor. You can also spice it agressively-it is rather bland. BeckyH |
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| Author: | talanhart [ Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
I will try toasting it. That might help. |
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| Author: | MiGirl [ Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
Todd, I cook mine in chicken stock, usually saute some veg first. It is also good mixed with other grains. I buy a grain blend at TJ's called Harvest Grain Blend. It's a mixture of Israeli couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo beans and red quinoa. So it's a nice mix of pasta, beans and grain.I use chicken stock to cook that as well. It is really good, maybe something like this would appeal to you more. Laurie |
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| Author: | Lindsay [ Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
Try it as a grain salad -- think of tabbouli. |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
Todd, I'm on the road right now, but somewhere I have some traditional South American dishes which use quinoa. |
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| Author: | Jenny [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
I'm just bumping this up. Wondering if anyone has any interesting quinoa recipes to share? On a side note, I see above that MiGirl talks about the Harvest Grains Medley from TJ's and although I love the idea, the sad thing is that baby garbanzo beans never seem to cook for me. Is there a trick to this? I followed the package directions and never have them come out other than crunchy and seriously undercooked. |
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| Author: | beccaporter [ Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Quinoa |
My favorite way to eat quinoa is: saute a diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil, stir in quinoa and toast for a minute, then add in half chicken broth/half water. Simmer until done, stir in lemon juice, feta, and kalamata olives. I throw in parsley if I have it. Oh, and I add a can of chickpeas when I have them. I could eat this every day for lunch, and it is easily vegetarian without the broth. |
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