Quinoa

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by Stazy

Black couscous is amazing.

 

[denning]

One of my favourite weeknight meals is a panfried pickerel filet with a wedge of lemon, quinoa with sauteed shallots and a shot of lemon juice, and kale sauteed with onions and apples and a dash of curry. It's delightful, filling but doesn't leave you with that heavy feeling after. Add a brisk sauvignon blanc and you have my perfect weeknight meal.

 

[NorCal]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I think I can say, with all honesty, that the thought "this would be better with quinoa" has not ever entered my head. I don't know how this awful little grain became so popular, but I am glad you all enjoy it.

Jesus yes. When did you all become hippie navel gazers?

 

[foodguy]

Originally Posted by NorCal

Jesus yes. When did you all become hippie navel gazers?

where do you think "black quinoa" comes from?

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by kaxixi

Maybe, but instead, consider adding a handful of slivered almonds to your oatmeal? It'll taste better and give you the same or better nutritional benefits as switching grains.
I can't eat the oatmeal any longer so I need to go another route. I was thinking of trying to make this **** with milk and honey. Anybody ever tried that?

Originally Posted by iammatt

I think I can say, with all honesty, that the thought "this would be better with quinoa" has not ever entered my head. I don't know how this awful little grain became so popular, but I am glad you all enjoy it.
In the realm of healthy grains there are only a few options available. For people who care about that sort of thing quinoa would be at the top of the list. I've yet to actually try it myself which is why I'm asking all these questions. Think it looks like crap myself but I'm willing to try anything at least once.

 

[Stazy]

Originally Posted by Rambo

I can't eat the oatmeal any longer so I need to go another route. I was thinking of trying to make this **** with milk and honey. Anybody ever tried that?
I'll make it for breakfast tomorrow. Will report back.

 

[foodguy]

Originally Posted by iammatt

I think I can say, with all honesty, that the thought "this would be better with quinoa" has not ever entered my head. I don't know how this awful little grain became so popular, but I am glad you all enjoy it.

that was my attitude until i had to test a recipe that included it and much to my surprise, it was delicious. open mind, matty! open mind!

 

[thinman]

Originally Posted by Rambo

Odd I was just going to post in the other Quinoa thread. I was at Costco and they've started stocking organic quinoa so I picked up a bag. It says that its been pre-rinsed. Does it need to be rinsed again?

Also, any way of turning this into something sweet? I need a replacement for my morning oatmeal.

I mix it with my oatmeal...

Originally Posted by kaxixi

Maybe, but instead, consider adding a handful of slivered almonds to your oatmeal? It'll taste better and give you the same or better nutritional benefits as switching grains.

...and a handful of walnuts...

Originally Posted by Stazy

I can see what you're saying. The nutritional content is what I like best about quinoa.

...for the nutritional benefits.

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

I'll take couscous over quinoa for my weirdly-named starches.

+1. Couscous is wonderful.

 

[mordecai]

i put it under a lot of braised dishes. it sops up flavor like nothing else i've used as a bed and has a nice consistency.

 

[Rambo]

Originally Posted by Stazy

I'll make it for breakfast tomorrow. Will report back.
Are you going to boil it with the milk or use water and then add the milk/honey later?

 

[Stazy]

Originally Posted by Rambo

Are you going to boil it with the milk or use water and then add the milk/honey later?
I think I'll rinse it, boil it in water, and then add the milk/honey/brown sugar.

 

[foodguy]

DON'T skip the toasting step. dry pan. medium-high heat. just until it's fragrant. it'll take 1-2 minutes. really enriches the flavor.

 

[Kai]

We eat it all the time.

My wife is gluten intolerant, and quinoa is one of her cooking staples.

I like it.