Kylie Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Does anyone have experience cooking with quinoa? It's apparently one of those amazing 'superfoods' - full of protein, fibre, iron and lots of essential amino acids. I bought a small packet of Moroccan flavoured quinoa the other day, and I'm about to test it out. I didn't want to jump straight in and buy a box of the stuff. My friend, who is quite healthy but hasn't tried quinoa, said that he wants me to cook him something with quinoa next time he's around (probably a reasonable request - I think I have cooked exactly once for him before. We usually just do takeaway because I hate cooking.) Does anyone have any (preferably simple) recipes? Quote
Talisman Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Quinoa, which as you say is one of those so-called super foods, has a slightly nutty flavour, and is cooked pretty much in the same way as most grains. I don't have any recipes per se, as I just tend to use it as an alternative to rice, or cous cous. The main advantage apart from the high protein content is the fact that unlike a lot of other grains, it is gluten free. Edited October 12, 2012 by Talisman Quote
frankie Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Nutty flavor, always an advantage in the casa de Kylie Oh boy, I'm so off-topic. I don't think I've ever heard of quinoa before. Sounds very exotic. Quote
chaliepud Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I've never cooked it myself but have eaten it out and enjoyed it, I believe I've seen some recipes on the BBC Good Food website, worth a look! Quote
Kylie Posted October 13, 2012 Author Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks everyone. I knew you'd be able to give me some good info, Talisman. Chaliepud, I'm glad you've enjoyed it! It sounds like I might enjoy it too. Frankie... . Oh, and don't do what I did and pronounce it quin-oh-ah. It's apparently produced keen-wah. Quote
Talisman Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks everyone. I knew you'd be able to give me some good info, Talisman. It's nice that I'm useful for at least one thing ! Quote
Kreader Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Quinoa, pronounced keenwah, can be cooked like cous cous or the same way you'd make some spicey rice. It can also be cooked with milk/water and a little sugar to make a breakfast porridge. It works in salads too. It also contains iron. Here's some recipes from the bbc http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/quinoa Edited October 13, 2012 by Kreader Quote
bobblybear Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Oh, and don't do what I did and pronounce it quin-oh-ah. It's apparently produced keen-wah. Oh, I always thought it was pronounced quin-oh-ah. It's one of those foods that I've never tried, because I've never been quite sure what to do with it. I'll pick some up next time I go shopping and try a few things with it. Quote
earthsista Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 I'm in love with quinoa.... it's so versatile. I've tried it in muffins and I love with sweet n sour veg stirfries. Quote
risingdawn Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 How ironic. I read this page and now a bag of it has come in the shopping. Quote
Peacefield Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Oooh, Quinoa is fab, Kylie! I prefer it like others have said, as a substitute for rice or pasta. I'm quite fond of cooking up a big batch of quinoa and the rest of the week I'll have it in my salads, soups, and most of the time with grilled veggies and chicken. I like to cook it in low-sodium broth and then throw in some cooking wine with the chicken and veggies before I put it over the quinoa and man is it good. Happy cooking! Quote
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