Ok, we solved the problem, now share your quinoa recipes please.

J&K10910 · January 2012

NFT.

Girlie1030 · January 2012

Cheesecloth?

september's bride · January 2012

Cheesecloth. Or, even a clean J-cloth will do the trick. Make it like an upside-down parachute, and rinse the quinoa in small batches.

You'll probably still lose a few stragglers, but those are the ones that didn't want to get eaten anyway.

J&K10910 · January 2012

That would work....if I had some.

If I line a colander with paper towel, will that work?

J&K10910 · January 2012

Ok, no, this is somethign I need to do like RIGHT NOW. I should have specified that.

Girlie1030 · January 2012

Paper towel or coffee filter should work.

mica178 · January 2012

I use a small strainer. I think you could do the paper towel trick, but some of the quinoa will stick so you'll have some loss.

Matty143 · January 2012

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[QUOTE]That would work....if I had some. If I line a colander with paper towel, will that work?
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

I would think so. Maybe do it twice?

J&K10910 · January 2012

Ok, I used the papertowel. Some DID stick, and I'm not sure exactly how rinsed it got, but for being unprepared, it worked ok.

Investing in a mesh strainer asap.

Thanks guys!

pirategal03 · January 2012

I use a wire mesh strainer. But a paper towel, or coffee filter should do it, it'll just take a little while to drain.

J&K10910 · January 2012

Also, since you're all here, if you want to share your favorite uses/recipes for quinoa with me, I wouldn't object to that.

Bkseller13 · January 2012

I'm an idjit... what the hell is NFT?
Thanks.

J&K10910 · January 2012

hahahahahaha I say idjit IRL all the damn time.

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SEWF · January 2012

So I'm a quinoa virgin (haha, it's been a long time since I referred to myself as a virgin anything!). Do you make it with dishes you'd otherwise make rice with? Or is it like couscous?

Steph0871 · January 2012

I use it mixed with brown rice, actually. It just adds another texture.

J- this is one of my alltime favorite WW recipes. http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/RecipePage.aspx?recipeid=100601

pirategal03 · January 2012

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[QUOTE]Also, since you're all here, if you want to share your favorite uses/recipes for quinoa with me, I wouldn't object to that.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

Actually, this is about the only thing I use it for.

<a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1767" rel="nofollow">http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1767</a>

Roasted stuffed bell peppers, sometimes I just cut up the peppers and cook it with the mixture and don't bother to stuff them and roast them.

J&K10910 · January 2012

That looks good Steph! (ETA: and Pirate)

I made some extra tonight (I'm making these: http://www.soveryblessed.com/2012/01/cheesy-quinoa-bites.html), and I want to experiment. I'm thinking of doing a Mediterranean type salad...some lemon juice, balsamic and/or red wine vinegar, feta, grape tomatoes, cucumber.

I need ideas for healthy lunches that don't need to be refrigerated. Would something like that or what you posted, Steph, be ok out of the fridge for 4-5 hours?

Steph0871 · January 2012

Yeah, probably. It lasted in the fridge for a week too (then it was gone, but I'm sure it would've lasted even longer.)

I've also tossed some quinoa with dijon mustard and that was really good too.

OutOfTheBlue612 · January 2012

Last night we cooked some garlic and onions in duck fat (I had some in the fridge from our Thanksgiving duck). Then I mixed that in with quinoa cooked in chicken broth. Amazing.

SarahPLiz · January 2012

http://dinnerwithsarah.blogspot.com/2010/06/avocado-quinoa-salad.html

I love this stuff!

J&K10910 · January 2012

That looks really good, Sarah! I loooove avocado.

J&K10910 · January 2012

Funny you should ask that.

I used way less cilantro, and I used shredded cheddar instead of parmesan. They were delicious!

mica178 · January 2012

I add a little chicken broth to the quinoa while it's cooking, maybe some lemon zest. Then I add the cooked quinoa to cherry tomatoes, green onion, fresh minced parsley, lemon juice and a dash of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

J&K10910 · January 2012

That sounds good too Mica! Thank you!

My H even liked the quinoa, which surprised me. So I think I'll be doing some experimentation for sure.

brandichamberlain · January 2012

Loaded Quinoa Veggie Burgers

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa1 carrot, diced4 scallions, sliced 2 cloves garlic15 ounces can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup Italian seasoned dried breadcrumbs 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil In a small pot, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside. In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, scallions, garlic, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, salt, and pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky. Form mixture into four patties. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium; cook burgers until browned, about 8 minutes per side. serves 4

Enjoy!

Ok, we solved the problem, now share your quinoa recipes please.

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