NBR: Quinoa - Recipes?

MrsKLB

Two questions... 

1. Does anyone know if I can get Quinoa at Publix or if I need to go somewhere like Whole Foods?

2. How do you typically cook/serve Quinoa?  Any recipes or tips?

TIA! 

smynings_bride

You can get it at publix in the aisle with the organic stuff.  I recently bought some for the first time and cooked it according to the package directions using chicken broth and it came out great.

K&P414

I haven't made it yet but this recipe is on my list to try soon.

myrall

I love quinoa. You do want to find it pre-rinsed. Otherwise, you'll need to give it a quick rinse in a strainer before you cook it. I like to use veggie/chicken broth to cook with. It actually cooks up very similar to rice. You'll find varying measurements of quinoa to liquid - just have to experiment as to what you prefer.

Cookinglight.com has lots of good quinoa recipes. But also know that it can substitute for anything with couscous or rice! 

If you can get your kid to eat it, consider yourself a big winner. It's considered a perfect protein and is so good for you. Geneva likes it a lot.

ETA: I've found it mostly at Whole Foods and Trader Joes. You can also get it cheaper and in bulk at the Dekalb Farmer's Market.

MLvK

What Myra said.  Also, this is on my list to try!

https://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2010/11/09/gluten-free-chocolate-quinoa-cake/ 

NozzeFS

James LOVES Quinoa. It is certainly the hot thing. We even had it at the Chef's Table for our anniversary. We serve it plain, cooked with water or chicken/veggie stock. Also I serve it with pasta sauce on it. I've even mixed it with some pasta for different textures. You could chop up veggies to add with it too. A lot like rice. Also if you guys find you love it, you can buy a big old thing at Costco...you know I love Costco!

tracigator

We get a Harvest Grains blend at Trader Joes that has quinoa in it.  I definitely have seen just quinoa there too.  We make the blend according to the directions, saute up some shrimp with some different spices (garlic, etc.), throw some broccoli in and mix it all together.  Very yummy. 

MrsKLB

Thanks ladies!  I'm heading to Publix tonight so I'll look for it there in the organic aisle but good to know they have it at TJ's, too.  I'll work my way up to Costco if we like it.