Bulgur and/or Quinoa

bim38106

Does anyone cook w/ these and could you please share some good recipes?

I know they're both supposed to be super healthy. I bought a bag of each, wanting to try it...but they've been sitting in my pantry for 2 weeks now and I don't know where to start, how to make it, what to serve it with....I'd love any advice TIA!

J&A2008

NYT recipes: https://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/recipes_for_health/quinoa/index.html 

Of these, I enjoy this most:

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/13/health/nutrition/13recipehealth.html 

My mom is so crunchy.  I used to eat bulgur in the mornings, like oatmeal, sweetened with chunks of pineapple.  I have semi-fond memories of it, but I've never made it myself.

nonoemily

I eat quinoa pretty often, and the first advice I must give you is RINSE IT!. It's not my favorite part of the process, but it tastes a lot better if you wash it first.

it's pretty easy to cook, you just boil it like rice and when the little spirals uncurl, it's pretty much ready. you don't have to keep a lid on it or anything.

I like to use it for a stuffed squash or pepper recipe. It's also good as a grain salad with greek salad-like ingredients.

 

EnglishMajor03

nonoemily:

I eat quinoa pretty often, and the first advice I must give you is RINSE IT!. It's not my favorite part of the process, but it tastes a lot better if you wash it first.

it's pretty easy to cook, you just boil it like rice and when the little spirals uncurl, it's pretty much ready. you don't have to keep a lid on it or anything.

I like to use it for a stuffed squash or pepper recipe. It's also good as a grain salad with greek salad-like ingredients.

 

This.  I use it in place of rice all the time.  Plus, Quinoa has more protein per oz than meat...or something like that.  Anyway it's a great choice if you eat vegetarian.  

I use quinoa and bulgur in "pasta" salads, too.  I mix up a bunch of veggies and serve it on either one.  They're filling and yummy!

Oh and I have made a quinoa tamale before which was pretty yummy, though a bit time consuming  

bim38106

Thanks girls, that helps a lot!

nonoemily, thanks for the rinsing tip! I'd actually read that before, that rinsing cuts out bitterness, but I'd totally forgotten.

CoffeeIsMyFriend

I was going to make Spanish rice last week when I noticed we were out of rice so I used quinoa instead. It was delicious.

mylittlesunshine

Jumped over here and saw this. I went to a heart healthy lunch a month ago and they made this:

2/3 uncooked quinoa

1 1/3 cups water

2 tablespoons pesto

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Red bell pepper

parm. cheese (to taste)

sunflower seeds (optional)

Brown quinoa until it starts to pop then add water. Simmer covered (don't boil) for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Then add remaining ingredients. In my book it says to chill for 2 hours prior to serving, but I like it warm instead and I don't add the sunflower seeds. The lemon really brings out the pesto and gives it a nice little zest.

laney75

NandaB:

I like both. We have bulger in place of rice. it has more flavor if you make it with chicken broth instead of water. 

 I have a yummy quinoa recipe: I make the quinoa (1 cup to 2 cups water I think) while its cooking I brown turkey with salt pepper and cumin. when quinoa is done add cooked turkey and the following: 1 can corn, 1 can black beans (both drained) and 1 can diced tomatos. I like the fire roasted. cook altogether for a few minutes. Serve with a little shredded cheddar on top. Super easy and yummy! 

I am going to make this tonight but with ground beef (don't have turkey on hand).  Thanks, sounds awesome!  Sort of like a healthy taco salad.