Comments on: Be Keen on Quinoa!

By: Nyla Fergusson

Nyla Fergusson — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:07:26 +0000

Finally! Thank-you I’ve been trying to figure out not only what QUINOA is but how to use it! My In-laws are Chilean and recently brought me 20 lbs. of this. My Husband said all his Mother did was cook it like rice and that he couldn’t stand the BITTERNESS & MUSHY flavor and texture. She told me to throw One Cup of The Quinoa without rinsing it add Two cups water and cook for 45-60 min. I think you just explained why my poor husband doesn’t like it!
Thanks! For your help I’m going to try your instructions and things will most likely be much better!

By: Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:44:57 +0000

@Krista It should cook all the way if you put it in the pan, but it might end up being sticky and unfulfilling. I would recommend preparing the quinoa separately to ensure satisfactory cooking. If you use chicken broth instead of water for the quinoa prep, this will add flavor and dimension to your dish. Happy cooking!

By: Krista

Krista — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:50:47 +0000

I was going to make chicken and rice and substitute the quinoa for the rice but I don’t know if I should cook the quinoa first or if I can just put it in the pan with the other ingredients. Will it still cook all of the way if I just try to cook it in the pan?

By: Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:19:55 +0000

@Rita Keen quinoa questions! The instructions, calorie count and serving sizes all depend on the type of quinoa you have purchased and the meal you are preparing. Most quinoa is prepared by adding 1 portion quinoa to 2 portions of boiling water and cooking until you’ve reached a desired consistency. For the correct instructions on preparing the quinoa you purchased, always check the label. The same goes for the serving size and nutritional content, check the label. If you’re purchasing quinoa from our bulk department, there will be nutritional information included on the bin.

By: Rita

Rita — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:31:21 +0000

What are the cooking directions for quinoa flakes? Also need to know the calorie count per serving. Do you have any recipes for quinoa flakes as a breakfast cereal?

What is the serving size and calorie count for regular quinoa?

Thanks!

By: Ahh-nette

Ahh-nette — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:53:18 +0000

I just love Quinoa!It has long been a favourite for health enthusiasts because it has all nine essential amino acids supplements. Check out my blog for additional quinoa recipes http://zenenterprises.wordpress.com/tag/quinoa/ Everyone has 10 minutes to get healthy. If you have time to read a blog then you can do the blog ideas and create the body of your dreams. The key is falling in love with healthy food IT’S THAT SIMPLE!.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:19:02 +0000

I just had Quinoa for lunch! I wrote a recipe for Chicken Salad and Quinoa, which is featured on A Byte Of Life. I can’t wait to try your other suggestions in this blog!

http://abyteoflife.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/easy-lunch-chicken-salad-quinoa/

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By: Erina

Erina — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:14:43 +0000

Here’s another great quinoa recipe.

Seriously delicious and easy.

Quinoa with Feta, Tomatoes, and Basil, tossed with a lemon vinaigrette http://wp.me/puWta-4X