Quinoa Recipes

By Ken H Jones Background information Quinoa is often thought of as a grain but in fact seeds from a plant. These seeds are small and come in a range of varieties. The most common variety is white which has now become readily available in the uk being stocked by Tesco, Sainsbury's and numerous health food shops. Red quinoa has recently become available in the uk although I understand that it has been on sale in the U.S. for quite some time. The truth about rinsing For most types you... Read Full Story

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is a native of Peru where it grows both wild and under cultivation for centuries begining with the Incas. It is technically a pseudo-cereal since it is not a member of the grass family, but rather produces seeds (usually called berries) which can be cooked or ground into flour. Quinoa imparts a light nutty flavor to dishes. It enhances soups, stews, and rice dishes. Although widely thought of as a grain, Quinoa is actually related to Spinach and Chard. Read Full Story

If you're looking for creative recipes that mix tofu with quinoa, we suggest trying this one out.  MyRecipes.com has a nice stir fry dish that includes Tofu, Asparagus, and Quinoa.  It's a good option for a vegetarian entry. This is about as easy as it gets.  Here's the summary: First, make a dressing by mixing some rice vinegar,  soy sauce, dark sesame oil, and a dash of crushed red pepper   Then get your stir-fry together.  You'll need sesame oil... Read Full Story

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This is one of our favorites with quinoa.  It's a beautiful dish that makes a great vegetarian entree. eDining has the best write up with ingredients and a walk through of how to make the dish. Try to get fresh butternut squash and true Hungarian sweet paprika... it'll help your dish. Also be sure to rinse and fully drain the quinoa before adding the quinoa to your saucepan. Good luck. Here's eDining's full recipe for Moroccon Winter Squash Quinoa Read Full Story