Quinoa

[Maitri108]

I keep meaning to cook with Quinoa but I'm not sure what to do. It seems a bit bland, what do you do with it?

Same here as it’s high in protein so watching with interest…

You can make flatbread, nice with a curry. Soak quinoa in water then process to a batter and cook like a pancake. Add cumin and spices if u like.

I cook it with veg stock to give it some flavour and then turn it into a tabbouleh-type salad, lots of lemon, mint, parsley etc

Ooh I have been about to post a thread relating to this!

I have purchased some to try out today, with puy lentils. I plan to eat them cold with feta, grilled peppers and mushroom, and a creme fraiche/lemon seasoned dip. Perhaps add a few edemame beans for good measure.

I was looking to create something similar to a veg pot I bought from M&S so we will see how it goes!

Here you go:

https://hodmedods.co.uk/blogs/recipes/tagged/quinoa

Same- i use it in place of couscous, mix through roasted Mediterranean veg, add it to a finely-chopped salad

https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-greens/

We like this one! Should really try it with some other things too.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/crunchy-cashew-thai-quinoa-salad-with-ginger-peanut-dressing/

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/vegetarian-quinoa-chili/

You can use it in place of couscous or rice. It does need tasty dressing or sauce.
Make sure its not overcooked and is drained well.

https://www.acouplecooks.com/vegetarian-bibimbap-quinoa-bowls/

You can use it it as a substitute for bulgar, rice or freekeh in many recipes which include those grains. Like rice and bulgar it adds bulk and carries the flavours its cooked with.

It's quite nice once you get over it NOT being couscous 😁 I buy ready made sachets for work and use it over two days mixed with whatever else I've got - chopped tomatoes, red onion, black olives, feta and chilli sauce is a current favourite.