Quinoa - whats the best way to eat this stuff ?

[C0LUMB0]

Like the title says.... whats the best way to cook and flavour this stuff ???

It seems to be the daddy of all grains and is a complete source of protein.

 

[lweaver]

It's pretty good if you cook it up, stuff some bell peppers, pour tomato soup over top and bake...either as is or mixed with sirloin and seasoned to taste.

 

[Peterlumberjack]

make sure you rinse it a bit before cooking it, it can be gritty if you dont. I cook mine in my rice cooker same ratio as rice. I either add some bolion while cooking or some additional veggies after. Imo not bad plain either.

 

[RottenWillow]

It's extremely versatile. For a quick side dish I just boil with with a touch of garlic, butter, and some Real Salt. If I'm looking to make a full meal I get a lot more fancy. After cooking it with some traditional mexican seasonings I've integrated in into a lot of homestyle mexican dishes.

If you like Mexican food, but don't know how to cook much you could keep it simple and just added cooked, seasoned quinoa to enchiladas or burritos along with a meat filling. It doesn't go so well with black or pinto bean filling though.

 

[12muscles]

Hey, I cook mine with milk then add some raisins once it's cooked and b4 it simmers down then sprinkle some cinnamon over it!! Hmmmmm.....
Sometimes even with soya milk!

 

[Peterlumberjack]

that sounds good!

 

[wykedengel]

I like to put some in a bowl, with 4oz grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms, onions, green pepper and top it of with a little fat free cheese.

 

[Rebecca D]

Recipes that call for rice I substitute with quinoa

RD