quinoa?

[AmyinWI]

I just bought a 4lb. bag of quinoa from a co-op. The price was 1/3 less than in our local store
Now I need to figure out what to do with it. I have made a salad in the past with black beans, tomatos, cilantro,etc. any other favorite recipes to share?

[Tricia O]

http://www.fiarhq.com/~gbprnhrz/foru...ghlight=quinoa

[Heather (WI)]

I think the link Tricia posted is the one I printed out and tried tonight. (I made the quinoa with coconut milk, walnuts, and blueberries. I also added some brown sugar, because it wasn't sweet enough for me. It was ok, but I don't think I love quinoa as much as I was hoping I would.)

[Robin in Colorado]

Santa Fe Style Quinoa (Stuffed Red Peppers)
Ingredients:
• 4 whole red peppers (cut off tops, dice the tops and set aside)
• 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon green jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini chopped
• 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 2/3 cup corn
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups quinoa
• 1 small can of black beans, drained
• 1 ½ teaspoon Spike
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• ½ cup salsa
• 1 cup grated cheese (Monterey jack, Cheddar, etc.)
Directions:
1. Cut peppers lengthwise in half so that you have 8 shells. Take out seeds. Steam on a rack until slightly softened.
2. Coat a large skillet with oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft and translucent. Add vegetables and sauté briefly.
3. Make room in skillet for grains. Melt butter and toss in quinoa, black beans and seasonings. Mix together with vegetables. Stir in parsley, cilantro and salsa.
4. Place red pepper shells in baking dish and stuff with quinoa mixture. Top with grated cheese. Bake in hot over for 10-15 minutes.


Or.... chop the peppers and sautee the whole thing in big skillet then sprinkle with cheese.

[AmyinWI]

That looks Robin, but I have to say that has to be the longest list of ingredients I have ever seen!

Or maybe I am just a lazy cook?

[Heather (WI)]

That looks Robin, but I have to say that has to be the longest list of ingredients I have ever seen!

Or maybe I am just a lazy cook?

tee, hee! I thought the same thing! I'm not one to cook very "involved" things, so I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one.

[Robin in Colorado]

It does seem daunting the first few times you make it. After that, it's a piece of cake. I think it is just that the list seems long; mostly it's spices.

Honestly, I use frozen corn (unthawed) canned (drained) beans, canned tomatoes, and often accidentally forget the Zucchini.

I cut up the peppers and sautee them with the onions, and do the whole thing stovetop in a cast-iron skillet.

This recipe is worth the effort.