Comments on: Quinoa

By: Adventures in Baby Food Making: Quinoa with Applesauce and Yogurt | Babys First Year Blog

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:27:36 +0000

[...] I’m fairly new to quinoa. It definitely wasn’t something I grew up with. I didn’t even know it existed until a few years ago. [...]

By: Judy Minder

Judy Minder — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:15:42 +0000

I’ve recently tried this because of its healthy properties. Both my husband and I have diabetes so grains can sometimes cause rises in blood sugar. The interesting thing we have noticed is that we have experienced drops in blood sugar after eating Quinoa! I think it is something we will incorporate in our diet on a regular basis. I was told that you should rinse it before cooking as it can sometimes be bitter. I’ve only ever cooked it in chicken broth with a little minced garlic and then mixed in chick peas, fresh chopped spinach, and a can of Delmonte fresh cut tomatoes with basil, garlic and onion. It is delicious!

By: Michele Dochat

Michele Dochat — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:50:47 +0000

Well, I bought it yesterday and tried it tonight and LOVED it. Can’t wait to try it in a sweet dish! I found a red variety and it’s very tasty. Here is my post, complete with pictures from Blog To Lose! Enjoy, I did!

http://www.blogtolose.com/profiles/blogs/dinner-2

By: Michele Dochat

Michele Dochat — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:49:53 +0000

http://www.blogtolose.com/profiles/blogs/dinner-2

By: Michele Dochat

Michele Dochat — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:29:08 +0000

For anyone who lives in Lancaster County, PA…Stauffers of Kissel Hill carries quinoa. I saw it last night when I was there but didn’t buy it. After reading all the good ideas for it though, I think I’m headed back this weekend for a box!

http://www.skh.com

Not sure how to make that a hyperlink…but that’s the web address!

By: Suzyn

Suzyn — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:07:03 +0000

I’ve had it in Kashi frozen dinners, and just adored the flavor. I’m gluten intolerant (bad things happen to me when I eat rice or pasta), so I can’t wait to try it as a replacement for those in recipes.

By: JenK

JenK — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:57:25 +0000

A-ha! I’ve been educated. Thanks!

Somehow I doubt my small town will have any of this. They haven’t quite figured out the health food craze yet. We’re more of a meat and potatoes kinda place.

I think I’ll give it a try if I can find it.

By: Chocolate Quinoa | GreenLiteBites

Chocolate Quinoa | GreenLiteBites — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:57:58 +0000

[...] heard of people using quinoa for sweet dishes before but I’ve only tried it for dinner. Discovering it just a few months [...]

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:13:49 +0000

Hey there — I also made quinoa for the first time this year… we loved it!

This recipe was great:
http://www.weheartfood.com/2008/02/quinoa-with-butternut-squash-and-carrot.html

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Guest Blog: Creative Food Ideas Keeps Things Fresh — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:50:01 +0000

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By: roni

roni — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:15:54 +0000

Alli –
I didn’t wash it either! Maybe I should have? Here’s to hoping some sheds some light for us. :~)

By: AlliJag

AlliJag — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:35:51 +0000

I tried the Quick quinoa turkey taco stew this weekend, OMG was it delish! Quick question for everyone…some sites say you should wash it before you cook it?!?! I didn’t do that before I put it in the stew! Is that okay? Are you supposed to wash it? Or is that only if you buy it in bulk or something? I bought the same Trader Joe’s box that Roni has. HELP!

By: Ashlee

Ashlee — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:41:57 +0000

My mom introduced me to quinoa probably 15 years ago when I was a kid- she was a fanatic for making “hot cereal” in the morning and trying different grains. Quinoa was hands down my favorite, it has such a mild flavor but it has an almost nutty crunch to it, it’s so good. I love to make it like you would make hot oatmeal in the morning, and it’s a great addition in breads and salad recipes. I’ll dig up the recipes because they’re definitely worth sharing and it’s exciting to find that someone else like it.

By: roni

roni — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:08:46 +0000

Dani – So far I’ve only seen it at Trader Joe’s and online. I added one to the GLB Store….
http://greenlitebites.com/the-glb-store/

By: Dani

Dani — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:33:10 +0000

Where do you find your quinoa? I looked for it at my local Giant recently, but no such luck. I think we live in the same general area, so I’m hoping there’s a nearby place that I can pick it up.

By: Mad for Mango - Video Post | GreenLiteBites

Mad for Mango - Video Post | GreenLiteBites — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:04:08 +0000

[...] for my post I came across some interesting recipe ideas combining mango with my new find, quinoa. Quinoa Salad with Herb Marinated Shrimp and Mango and Mango Curry Quinoa Salad are two interesting [...]

By: Quick Quinoa & Turkey Taco Stew | GreenLiteBites

Quick Quinoa & Turkey Taco Stew | GreenLiteBites — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:31:27 +0000

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By: julie

julie — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:58:47 +0000

I haven’t been able to find this at Publix yet, so I need to check out Fresh Market or Whole Foods, because I am absolutely DYING to cook it on my own!

My favorite little restaurant here serves it as a “salad” with half sliced green grapes, celery, cashews and goat cheese, with an orange vinegarette….it’s amazing!

By: Christy

Christy — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:55:52 +0000

The Quinoa Black Bean Salad was great!! I am crazy about it. I think this is one of the ways I will make quinoa from now on…well I have not tried it any other way. I added the recipe to my site too (and said that I found it from you and Kathy) Keep the recipes rolling. I love trying out new stuff and keeping up with your blog!

By: Leticia

Leticia — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:33:34 +0000

I just saw a special this weekend on Food Network (Simply Delicioso) and she prepared a Grilled Mahi Mahi with a Black Bean salad with a side of Quinoa. It looks DELICIOUS… here’s a link…
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_102186,00.html

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:41:00 +0000

I’m so glad to see you are giving Quinoa a try Roni.

Right now I’m on a pilaf kick. It’s a great way to use up those stray veggies in the fridge that you don’t want to go to waste, but you don’t have enough of to actually do something “meal-size” with.

I sauteed onion, garlic, carrots, celery, raddishes, mushrooms, sweet bell pepper in olive oil while the quinoa was cooking away. When done, toss it all together. Presto-pilaf!

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:53:49 +0000

I am trying out this stuff this week. I have also had a bag for quite a while and could not figure out the right way to try it. I think I am going to use Kathy’s recipe for the black bean salad and give it a try. Sounds great.

I have read on the WW forums that many people think it looks like little fish eyes when it is cooked so they refuse to eat it. As long as it tastes okay I will be good. Thanks again for the information :) Love reading about you!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:33:29 +0000

I discovered quinoa about 6 months ago and I LOVE it. I hope people don’t get turned off by the 4 g of fat per serving because it’s the good fat, not the bad fat!

I mainly serve it as a side dish, alone, after cooking it in some chicken/vegetable stock instead of just water.

I’ve also used it in tabouleh instead of couscous.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:04:42 +0000

I loved its flavor even standing alone and I think I will serve it occasionally as a side, but I’m also excited about subbing it for rice and couscous…maybe in soup the next time. And thanks for the “shout-out”.

By: Slow Cooked Pinto Chicken with Corn and Quinoa | GreenLiteBites

Slow Cooked Pinto Chicken with Corn and Quinoa | GreenLiteBites — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:16:27 +0000

[...] went on to explain what quinoa is and he continued to pick out all the chicken pieces. He said he liked it but left most of the [...]