Anonymous
09/01/2015 13:39
Subject: Re:Quinoa
Cook it in broth and when that's done stir in some grated Parmesan for quinoa "risotto."
Anonymous
08/29/2015 22:18
Subject: Re:Quinoa
MikeL wrote:It's gluten free, if that's important to you.
I like "regular" pasta better.
I have celiac disease and for reasons I can't explain, whole quinoa makes me violently ill. It took a couple of times before I made the connection. I think some celiacs have this problem.
Anonymous
08/29/2015 22:12
Subject: Re:Quinoa
I like a lot of healthy grains and eat well but I just don't like quinoa no matter how I cook it. Branch out to barley, wheatberries, farro or something else. It's okay. We give you permission.
Anonymous
08/29/2015 21:10
Subject: Re:Quinoa
In fall/winter I serve vegetarian chili over quinoa.
Anonymous
08/29/2015 09:42
Subject: Quinoa
Sauté quinoa with olive oil and shallots. Then cook in chicken broth
MikeL
08/29/2015 08:52
Subject: Re:Quinoa
It's gluten free, if that's important to you.
I like "regular" pasta better.
I like "regular" pasta better.
Anonymous
08/29/2015 08:50
Subject: Quinoa
It also has more fiber than rice and some other grains. I use quinoa as a substitute for rice these days. I typically cook it with chicken broth and use it in dishes that have a sauce or serve it when I make chile. I also add it to salads or mix it in with chopped tomatoes and cucumbers and a dressing.
Anonymous
08/29/2015 05:36
Subject: Quinoa
I use if in salads all the time. And also ditto the toasting.
Anonymous
08/28/2015 23:40
Subject: Quinoa
I skipped it after I read the label. I was surprised there wasnt more protein. I guess it is a good option for GF but they make lentil pasta that has much more protein.
Anonymous
08/28/2015 19:34
Subject: Quinoa
Anonymous wrote:A few weeks ago, I was at a friends home and she made pasta made from Quinoa. It tasted good to me, so I decided to give it a try... The pasta I bought wasn't the same brand, and generally I thought it was ok. So I bought actual Quinoa grains and cooked it like rice (following directions). I can't say I loved it... it was okay. Looking at the nutrition, it doesn't seem to be any more nutritious than pasta... similiar on carbs and sugar. Besides not being "processed", what's the hype?
And, now I have 2 boxes of it... any simple recipes to use it in?
Saute chopped onions, sweet peppers, zucchini, garlic in the cast iron pot. Add dry quinoa, then hot water or broth. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, then let stand for a bit.
You can vary vegetables and broths.
Anonymous
08/28/2015 19:28
Subject: Re:Quinoa
Anonymous wrote:I would ask how your friend prepared her pasta.
When preparing quinoa grains, it might add more flavor if you toast it b/f cooking.
And yes, PP is right quinoa has more protein. It's also GF so for people with celiac disease, it's a good diet option.
+1 to toasting. I also cook it in broth rather than plain water. One time DH cooked it in miso and it was lovely.
Anonymous
08/28/2015 19:17
Subject: Quinoa
I hate it
Anonymous
08/28/2015 19:15
Subject: Re:Quinoa
I would ask how your friend prepared her pasta.
When preparing quinoa grains, it might add more flavor if you toast it b/f cooking.
And yes, PP is right quinoa has more protein. It's also GF so for people with celiac disease, it's a good diet option.
When preparing quinoa grains, it might add more flavor if you toast it b/f cooking.
And yes, PP is right quinoa has more protein. It's also GF so for people with celiac disease, it's a good diet option.
Anonymous
08/28/2015 16:10
Subject: Quinoa
It should have more protein
Anonymous
08/28/2015 16:00
Subject: Quinoa
A few weeks ago, I was at a friends home and she made pasta made from Quinoa. It tasted good to me, so I decided to give it a try... The pasta I bought wasn't the same brand, and generally I thought it was ok. So I bought actual Quinoa grains and cooked it like rice (following directions). I can't say I loved it... it was okay. Looking at the nutrition, it doesn't seem to be any more nutritious than pasta... similiar on carbs and sugar. Besides not being "processed", what's the hype?
And, now I have 2 boxes of it... any simple recipes to use it in?
And, now I have 2 boxes of it... any simple recipes to use it in?