https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:11:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa/page/2#post-1777175 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:48:11 +0000 rachylou 1777175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So... I got a ready-to-eat meal: quinoa and artichoke and a little diced red bell pepper. It was really good. I'd make it myself for real. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa/page/2#post-1777123 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:28:37 +0000 Mauvish 1777123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>*** insert happy dance with big grin here ***</i> </p> <p></p> <p>i ate same thing last night too :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa/page/2#post-1776777 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:10:26 +0000 JAileen 1776777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mauvish, it's funny you should ask. We had quinoa last night. I cooked it in the rice cooker with chicken stock. And as you suggested, in another pan I cooked mushrooms and shallots in olive oil, then combined them. It was delicious! My husband really liked it. I need to make the garlic ginger paste as you've described. Thank you for your delicious ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1776705 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:54:11 +0000 Mauvish 1776705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh ryce, the links you shared have such mouth watering recipes, thankyou!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1776704 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:52:02 +0000 Mauvish 1776704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi joyce!</p> <p>Sorry i didn't see ypur question earlier. Mostly i make it myself after one or two months. Just peel ginger and garlic, put in coffee grinder with few teaapoons of water and blend. ( i so not have exact ratio but i try to have two inches of ginger for three pieces of garlic- i prefer ginger over garlic)<br /> Then i put them in ice cube trays, once frozen put in freezer friendly bag. My ginger/garlic cubes are usually equivalant of 1 tablespoon.</p> <p>Here is another link which shares the process with visuals but with its own ratios.</p> <p>However i always always keep pre made ginger, garlic and ginger-garlic paste at home. As it is base ingredient of my many many dishes, specially when i am making traditional pakistani/indian foods.<br /> They are easily available are local asian/south asian stores.</p> <p>Hope it helps! :)</p> <p>jAileen: did you try the recipe? And if you made any changes or addrd another combination , do let me know.... i am trying to eat healthy and reducing my grain intake too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1774132 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:51:40 +0000 JAileen 1774132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ryce, those look delicious! Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1774121 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:14:34 +0000 Anonymous 1774121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all faves at my house. </p> <p><a href="http://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/recipe-for-slow-cooker-mexican-quinoa/" rel="nofollow">http://www.365daysofcrockpot.c.....an-quinoa/</a></p> <p><a href="http://yes-moreplease.com/2013/11/sweet-potato-kale-and-quinoa/" rel="nofollow">http://yes-moreplease.com/2013.....nd-quinoa/</a></p> <p><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2012/06/05/adzuki-bean-quinoa-tabbouleh-salad-with-a-twist/" rel="nofollow">http://ohsheglows.com/2012/06/.....h-a-twist/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1772545 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:45:58 +0000 JAileen 1772545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joyce, good question. </p> <p>Joy, as I mentioned earlier, my blood sugar was slightly elevated so I need to get on top of the situation. It's good to know that you can eat quinoa. Do you avoid even brown rice? I went to my favorite Thai restaurant the other day and ordered brown rice. It actually was a mixture of brown and red rice, and was delicious. But perhaps I should skip it. I have been avoiding sugar, alcohol, bread and potatoes. The side benefit is I've lost some weight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1772491 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 05:09:30 +0000 Anonymous 1772491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a diabetic who cannot eat any rice, I like quinoa or steamed cauliflower as a rice substitute with take out Asian food. We also use it a lot cold for salads adding whatever leftovers and garden fresh herbs are on hand. It is a good side dish with roasted chicken with toasted nuts and some dried fruit added. Look for tagine recipes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1772401 Sat, 28 Jan 2017 20:42:43 +0000 Joyce B 1772401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a great thread with so many great ideas!<br /> -Mauvish, do you make your own ginger garlic paste or do you buy it?<br /> It sounds delicious, I would love to try it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771855 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:01:15 +0000 JAileen 1771855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alexandra, I was thinking quinoa would make an easy breakfast. I can cook it in my rice cooker whereas steel cut oats overflow. Thanks for the suggestions.</p> <p>Cynthia, my last labs indicated elevated blood sugar. So not diabetes, but definitely a wakeup call. I've been looking at the glycemic index of foods, and cutting things out, such as white rice, white flour, sugar and wine . Quinoa does seem an interesting substitution for rice.</p> <p>Nebraskim, as I said to BC, I thought quinoa smelled like asparagus. I haven't had a chance to experiment with it much, but maybe some of the suggestions for additions might disguise the flavor you don't care for? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771631 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:15:23 +0000 Nebraskim 1771631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really like it but I do prepare and eat it as I cannot eat wheat and I am trying to avoid eating so much rice (which I love). I have learned to wash it vigorously to get rid of the bitterness. I also need to boost my protein level, so I eat this stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771594 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 11:51:23 +0000 cindysmith 1771594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH is diabetic so we use quinoa instead of rice. I know it's still quite a few carbs, but it's only 1/2 the carbs of rice. He has type 2, so his care team allows him some carbs with every meal. I've had to start learning about high fiber foods and whole grains, and how to feed him stuff that he likes while still keeping his blood sugar under control. Quinoa has been a way to have easy meals (stirfry, beans &amp; rice) while still respecting his treatment plan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771504 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 01:22:24 +0000 Alexandra 1771504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yum, quinoa! A good way to make it sweet is to mash a banana, add warm quinoa, and mix well. Top with a cup of blueberries (or mix in, but then the whole thing turns purplish pink). Totally delicious and dessert-like, and healthy at the same time.<br /> On the savory side, I use it pretty much like I do brown rice. If I just want a filler, brown rice works fine. If I'm looking to increase the protein profile of the meal, then quinoa is my best bet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771488 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:05:50 +0000 JAileen 1771488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mauvish, yes, thanks for your contribution!</p> <p>Xtabay, I did that, but then transferred it to my rice cooker. It had a really nice toasty smell. I do that with nuts, too. They're so much better toasted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771484 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:53:03 +0000 Anonymous 1771484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like to toast it a couple of minutes in the pan before putting in the water and cooking it.&nbsp; It makes it taste better I think, although I like it cooked the regular way, too.&nbsp; Just stir it around over a moderate heat so it won't scorch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771477 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 23:23:09 +0000 Mauvish 1771477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I am glad you found my recipe appealing. :)</p> <p>I am loving the ideas on this thread. I have never thought of using quinoa with cranberries and other sweet-ish things. I am going to try that.<br /> Also toasted quinoa! Fantastic idea to add crunch.</p> <p> elgpal , patties sound really good. Currently i buy some vegetrain patties feom costco. It would be nive to have naother option. Do you just mic everything together in whipped egg and let them cook as patties? Do you add any spices? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771456 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 20:11:28 +0000 JAileen 1771456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, my husband suggested tabbouli!<br /> Barbara, live and learn, right?<br /> Elpgal, the patties sound delicious, thanks for the idea.<br /> Eliza, do you mean using it in place of a crouton? That sounds good!<br /> BC, I can understand that. I thought it smelled like asparagus.<br /> Sally, stuffed peppers sound delicious!<br /> Beth Ann, I thought of it for breakfast. Easier and faster than steel cut oats.<br /> Glory, they may change. My son used to hate bell peppers.<br /> GF, I ate the leftover quinoa for lunch yesterday. I put some balsamic vinegar on it and it was good.<br /> Mauvish, you already know I'm going to use your ideas!<br /> Lisa, your lunch ideas sound delicious.<br /> Sara, I guess I could use it as a base for a stir fry. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771298 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:34:00 +0000 anne 1771298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as a gluten free replacement for cracked wheat or bulgar wheat in tabboulli. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771256 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:58:52 +0000 Barbara Diane 1771256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll emphasize the need to rinse it. Mine tasted so bad I gave up on it. Then I read about washing it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771255 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 01:57:59 +0000 elpgal 1771255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I make patties with it - quinoa, egg, black beans, peppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771195 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:33:58 +0000 Eliza 1771195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As an addition to the ideas above, it can be made crunchy after cooking by spreading it thin in a baking sheet and watching it bake for a few minutes until the water is gone. I like a bit of it added to a salad or used as a garnish on roasted vegetables.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771191 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 21:11:24 +0000 Anonymous 1771191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Kiwigal/Sally's son's, I'm not wild about it but tolerate it. I much prefer brown rice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771173 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:51:47 +0000 Sal 1771173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I quite like it, my sons are not wild but tolerate it.</p> <p>I make similarly to others, or sub in a rice or cous cous salad recipe.</p> <p>I have also stuffed red peppers/capsicums with a quinoa mix. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771164 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:57:25 +0000 JAileen 1771164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I cooked it last night in my rice cooker. I had toasted it a little in a plain pan first. My husband loved it. Thanks for your suggestions. Mauvish, I think I found a recipe - yours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771163 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:56:12 +0000 Beth Ann 1771163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My kids love quinoa (and they are not particularly healthy eaters). &nbsp;We use it most often in soups, sautes, and to add to our own "Chipotle bowls" &nbsp;You can mix it with ground beef or turkey, too, and use a mixture for tacos! &nbsp;My friends use it with Asian stir fries, and my daughter will heat it up with milk, dried fruit and nuts, and eat is as a breakfast cereal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771161 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:49:32 +0000 Glory 1771161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. I just add broth and veg like Lisa. Sadly my children hate it and although I keep trying it they cannot be converted. Now I just make it when I know they will not be home for dinner </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771150 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:15:38 +0000 gradfashionista 1771150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Echoing LisaP. </p> <p>It basically cooks like rice. I like it with fruit/nuts--raspberry vinegraitte, a bit of toasted walnut/hazelnut/pistachio oil, cranberries, sliced almonds, etc. </p> <p>There are a lot of recipe out there, depending on whether you like it sweet or savory. NYT is a pretty reliable recipe source. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771137 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:52:04 +0000 Mauvish 1771137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Just noticed LisaP said the same things while i was typing:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/quinoa#post-1771136 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:51:15 +0000 Mauvish 1771136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quinoa is my new favourite grain. I am no expert about it but i have learned few things.<br /> Depending upon where you buy sone varietyies needs to washed before use but some can be cooked directly.<br /> ( the organic brand i get from costco can be used directly) </p> <p>Here is how i generally cook it on weeknights<br /> -- i cook the way it says on bag. Super easy. But instead if water i use chicken or vegetable broth. It add ao much flavour to plain quinoa.<br /> Somedays i just add a stock bullion to water and quinoa.</p> <p>-- in another pot, i add chopped onions. Saute them until translucent.<br /> -add ginger garlic paste. Saute dir a minute.<br /> -- add chopped vegetables ( my go to are: chopped broccoli,diced carrots, mushrooms and olives) and saute a bit more,<br /> -- half a teaspoon cumin seeds<br /> -- dash of cayenne pepper<br /> --- half teaspoon of powder black pepper<br /> And then i add cooken quinoa from other pot. Stir and mix.<br /> At this point in taste for salt, because my broth usually has aome and i add if i need more flavour. And its done.</p> <p>I also use cooked quinoa to add some body to soups. </p> <p>Cooked and cooled quinoa can also be used as a salad with your favourite cruncy diced vegetables. </p> <p>Thats how pretty much i have used. I realy prefer it now over rice. I hope you find a recipe you really enjoy JAileen </p>