Quinoa

[Ruthanne]

I have been wondering how to cook this good source of protein and found this site that also has recipes, too:

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-63344

 

[Ameriscot]

I've never made it, but my brother often makes it. He puts in his rice cooker.

 

[Ruthanne]

I've never made it, but my brother often makes it. He puts in his rice cooker.

I made some this morning and made sure I rinsed it good as it says too or it will taste bitter. It has a nutty taste and I like it. I put some butter in it and salted it.

 

[Ameriscot]

I enjoy it. Don't know why my hubby (our cook) hasn't made it yet. It would be a good replacement for rice with our curries.

 

[debbie in seattle]

Costco sells a Quinona and brown rice that we really like. Pack of 4(or 6) for around $10. Just bought some Quinona and Kale in the freezer section and it tasted like dirty seaweed with bits of gravel.

 

[Cookie]

Its an excellent source of protein and much lighter than brown rice. I also make it in my rice cooker 2x water to 1x quinoa. Lovely with stir fry and nice for breakfast with fruit. Yes, I rinse well in mesh sieve too.

 

[Redd]

Ruthanne, thanks for the link, will definitely have a look. Quinoa is a nutrition powerhouse and I use it a few times a week.

 

[Ruthanne]

Ruthanne, thanks for the link, will definitely have a look. Quinoa is a nutrition powerhouse and I use it a few times a week.

You are welcome Redd.

 

[bluebreezes]

I used to buy a chilled quinoa salad at Whole Foods that had dried cranberries in it.

 

[fureverywhere]

I'd recommend Chia seeds too. You can add them to anything.

 

[Ruthanne]

I think the quinoa has good fiber though. I was having some problems with my intestines but not since I've eaten the quinoa!

 

[Carla]

I have tried it but do not care for it though it is in a lot of gluten-free products. I'm sure if I can find a recipe that I like, it would probably be more palatable. To me, it has little taste but I will try it again.