Comments on: Be Keen on Quinoa!

By: vicky

vicky — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:49:41 +0000

Quinoa has been a life saver for me! I use it instead of regulat semolina pasta these days and I love it!

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Food Spotlight: Quinoa « — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:04:53 +0000

[...] Food Spotlight: Quinoa Filed under: Uncategorized — lovelyladyash @ 9:00 am While eating a deliciously calorie-filled brunch with my friend Carly and discussing my weightloss goals, she mentioned this wonderful little seed. She described quinoa (pronounced kinwa) as being similar to couscous with an amazing nutritional resume that is probably right up my alley. I was so intrigued that I went straight to Whole Foods and bought a cup of this tiny substance from the bulk area. Whole Foods even blogged about it here. [...]

By: Hilda

Hilda — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:11:05 +0000

I have a quick great Quinoa recipe to share.
cooked quinoa
rinsed/drained black beans
chopped purple onion
chopped/seeded roma tomatos
chopped/seeded jalapenos
corn either roasted or canned/drained
Measurements are to your taste

combine with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon, salt and pepper
all ingredients to taste.

By: Mama Mel

Mama Mel — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:50:01 +0000

Besides my quinoa muffin recipe (posted above), I also have a recipe for amaranth muffins. Amaranth is a seed (treated as a grain) similar to quinoa, but much smaller. Check out my recipe at: http://mamamelloves1.blogspot.com/2009/06/apple-cherry-amaranth-muffins.html

By: Kaye

Kaye — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:38:00 +0000

I have been using quinoa in place of rice and recently made a killer paella with it. It cooks in the same amount of time and browns in the pan nicely.

By: Clara

Clara — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:39:43 +0000

Hi. I just went and picked up some quinoa for the first time at WF. I bought the bulk organic stuff. Could you tell me if this is already washed? I know it says most sources in the US are, but I want to double check. I will most likely rinse it anyway, but this will make the difference between rinsing and soaking.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:19:14 +0000

Quinoa is a great substitute for rice in many meals. My daughter (1 year) loves it plain as part of her dinner. One thing that l love about it is the higher protein content, so it is also a healthy carb for those looking to lose some weight!

By: Brenda Coats

Brenda Coats — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:13:07 +0000

I love quinoa. My friend made it and had me try it. I have been hooked ever since. i like to make the quinoa and add olive oit, mint, kalamata olives and green onions. its wonderful

By: Brighton Store Blog, Whole Foods Market » Blog Archive » “Mother Grain”

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:59:39 +0000

[...] To get the complete culinary story of quinoa, check out the Whole Story blog. [...]

By: Gaby

Gaby — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:07:43 +0000

Quinoa taste good and it is very nutritious! At Whole Foods in Rockville, MD they have some peruvian chocolates with quinoa and kiwicha (amaranth), another super grain from South America . You can also buy those delicious chocolate at their website http://www.peruvianchocolate.com