Easy quinoa recipes

I always talk about how easy is to cook quinoa. That is what I love about it, you don't have to spend too much time in the kitchen and you'll get delicious result. 

I think Kathryn Budig agrees with me because she has a great quinoa recipe too on the Mind Body Green website.

She writes:

Not only can it blend in beautifully with any sauce or flavor, it is packed full of protein, gluten-free and only takes 10-15 minutes to make. 

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Basic quinoa recipes

Quinoa is perfect to cook - even if you are a beginner cook. You can prepare it in appr. 15 mintues without any fuss. Check out my basic quinoa recipes >>

Merry Xmas to all of my readers!

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Quinoa diet recipes - tomato quinoa bread

Bread can be part of a healthy diet; especially when it made from quinoa. It's a pretty good news for me because I love bread  - it's my guilty pleasure. I love its texture, taste and basically everything about it.

I was so happy when I came across this great and unusual bread recipe - thanks to Kelly Rossiter.

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Photo by Kelly Rossiter

 

My quinoa diet press release

Quinoa diet is a healthy diet and it is based on the great Incan food - the quinoa. 

Please check out my new press release about quinoa diet >>

My article about quinoa cookbook on Scribd

Please check out my quinoa cookbook article on Scribd. I hope you like it:)

Merry Christmas!

Ken Jones Quinoa Cookbook

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Nutty quinoa salad

Thanks to Donna from The Daily Ground blog I found this great quinoa salad recipe which is full of healthy ingredients like spinach, cucumber, pomegranate and of course quinoa.

Donna wrote:

Last night I was in the mood for something seasonal and refreshing, which is not usually what you think of in winter. So we made a salad with what we had in the refrigerator and it was delicious. This is one of those meals that you feel good after; lightly filled with nutritious food.

 

I'll definitely give this recipe a go. You can download the recipe from here >>

Picture: quinoa salad with sugar snap peas, another great quinoa recipe idea - quinoa salad with sugar snap peas

 

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Quinoa and sweet potatoes

Another great winter recipe which is perfect comfort food in this wintry weather.

These are the ingredients:

Ingredients
1.5 cups quinoa, rinsed thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer
1 cup broth (chicken or veggie)
1/8 to 1/4 cup oil (I used Garlic Grapeseed)
1 onion, chopped (I used 1/2 red and 1 small white)
1 bulb of fennel, chopped (optional) 
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
2-3 teaspoons dried thyme
3 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut into bit size pieces* 
1 cup frozen edamame (baby soybeans)
1 bunch greens, washed and finely chopped (kale or collards would be my first 2 choices, but use what you've got)
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds, roasted
fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

*smaller pieces = reduced cooking time

Check out the cooking directions here

Another version - sweet potato, kale and quinoa. You can mix quinoa with anything

 

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Quinoa nutritional benefits

I found a really good chart where you can see the exact nutritional benefits of quinoa, check out the chart below:

Quinoa nutritional benefits

Quinoa Super Diet

You already know quinoa - my favorite grain on Earth. I love its taste, its texture and its versatility. When I heard about quinoa super diet I wasn't surprised why not try a diet what is based on quinoa and not on crazy diet pills and shakes.

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My review about quinoa cookbook

I love quinoa - you probably noticed already LOL. I try to collect as many quinoa recipes as possible.

I came across a quinoa cookbook and I thought why not to write an honest review about it.

Check out my quinoa cookbook review:

Ken Jones Quinoa Cookbook review

Quinoa croquettes

Laura Everage from Edible Tidbits blog has came up with this healthy and simple quinoa recipe. She serves them with Cilantro yoghurt sauce. It sounds delicious!

According to Laura:

...researchers often say, ‘Quinoa is close to one of the most complete foods in nature because it contains amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.’  I guess I can see why the Incans referred to it as the ‘grain of the gods.’
Yes, I love quinoa -- with its nutty, somewhat toothsome bite. And, whenever I have it I just can’t get enough. Problem is, I don’t prepare it often enough.

I agree with her, that's my problem too:)

You can find the rest of the article here 

photo from edibletidbits.blogspot.com

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Easy quinoa vegetarian recipe - Quinoa with grilled vegetables

During winter we all need more vitamins and this recipe is definitely a health booster.

Rachel shared her great recipe with us and she writes:

 I’m always searching for a good side dish to serve and I’ve also been dying to find recipes that call for quinoa, a healthy grain with a nutty, fluffy texture. This recipe is vegetarian vegan and was a hit at my house tonight. The presentation is full of color to brighten up any table! I served it with chicken apple sausage. The recipe is from my Trader Joe’s cookbook but you can find most of these ingredients at any local grocery store.

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Can you eat quinoa when you are on zone diet?

Everybody's asking the same question. I tried to find out the answer. I hope it helps:)

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Quinoa risotto with mushrooms and herbs

Yes, it's possible to cook risotto without rice because you can make it with quinoa too and those lovely mushrooms. You only need quinoa, Cimini mushrooms and/or Shiitake mushrooms, herbs and voilá... Another great quinoa dish!

Quinoa risotto with mushrooms and herbs recipe

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Mmmm apple cinnamom quinoa

A real Christmas recipe from Fabulous Foods: apple and cinnamon a perfect Xmas combination.

It's so simple that even a child can cook it.

Apple and Cinnamon Quinoa recipe

 

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Moroccan Quinoa Salad - my memories from Marrakesh

Morocco is one of my favorite countries in the whole world. I can't tell you why, I just love it, especially Marrakesh. It's such an amazing place where nothing is impossible, it's magical.

I was really happy when I found this Moroccan Quinoa Salad recipe it reminds me the great time I had there.

The recipe is pretty easy and you only need fresh veggies and off you go.

Green Kitchen Stories have came up with this recipe:

After all the indulging this weekend we wanted to make something light and fresh. We decided on this Moroccan Quinoa Salad. They would probably serve it with couscous in Morocco but we prefer quinoa as it is richer in protein and is gluten free.

I just love this recipe!

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My article about quinoa on Scribd

If you have time please check out my article on Scribd about Quinoa

Have a nice weekend!

 

Quinoa Bob's Red Mill

Spiced banana quinoa waffles

Another great quinoa breakfast recipe which is a perfect start for your day. It's healthy and very yummy.

The most important that is really easy to prepare. 

Check this recipe out: Spiced banana quinoa waffles

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Vegetarian Quinoa Moussaka

I was always a big fan of Greek food but I actually never imagined that you can make moussaka with quinoa. Faith from An Edible Mosaic came up with this great recipe that is made with eggplants, quinoa and lots of cheese.

Check out this brilliant recipe - vegetarian quinoa moussaka recipe

photo:Faith - http://www.anediblemosaic.com

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