Hi! So...quinoa? I really want to like this super-grain, but I haven't had much luck tasting a good version or recipe, so I haven't felt brave enough to mess with it in the kitchen on my own. Blandness has been the major turnoff thus far.
After the scrumptious quinoa I had during dinner at Joel Robuchon blew me away, I thought I'd ask about your quinoa ideas. The JR quinoa was mixed in with this heavenly Asian broth & short-ribs. It was so wonderfully flavorful & absolutely delicious - the man is a genius. I'm sure many of the other components of the meal contained unhealthy bits, but I'm hanging on to my hope for flavorful, healthy quinoa
Just so you know my taste profile, I'm not a big fan of brown rice (unless drowned in sauce) or couscous (taste like dry flavorless beads). I love big flavors - Indian flavors, Asian flavors, herb-y flavors, French, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, pilafs, Greek & most other things (lest I list all the cuisines in existence). I don't want to drown my quinoa in an unhealthy sauce (kind of defeats the purpose).
I'm trying hard to get myself on a healthy eating track this year armed with good, healthy recipes. I've recently gained weight due to an illness & steroid treatment. The extra pounds are really depressing me. Focusing on the fact that I am now healthy & just need to make sure I eat healthy foods along with exercising on my quest back to my skinny jeans
So what is your favorite way to use quinoa? Do you ever add it to soups? Do you think I could pop it in with turkey meatloaf (instead of bread)? Do you substitute quinoa for anything in existing recipes?
I'm new to the Kitchen section of TPF (love to lurk - try not to get too hungry), so thank you for any & all suggestions to an eager newbie.
Please help me love quinoa
After the scrumptious quinoa I had during dinner at Joel Robuchon blew me away, I thought I'd ask about your quinoa ideas. The JR quinoa was mixed in with this heavenly Asian broth & short-ribs. It was so wonderfully flavorful & absolutely delicious - the man is a genius. I'm sure many of the other components of the meal contained unhealthy bits, but I'm hanging on to my hope for flavorful, healthy quinoa
Just so you know my taste profile, I'm not a big fan of brown rice (unless drowned in sauce) or couscous (taste like dry flavorless beads). I love big flavors - Indian flavors, Asian flavors, herb-y flavors, French, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, pilafs, Greek & most other things (lest I list all the cuisines in existence). I don't want to drown my quinoa in an unhealthy sauce (kind of defeats the purpose).
I'm trying hard to get myself on a healthy eating track this year armed with good, healthy recipes. I've recently gained weight due to an illness & steroid treatment. The extra pounds are really depressing me. Focusing on the fact that I am now healthy & just need to make sure I eat healthy foods along with exercising on my quest back to my skinny jeans
So what is your favorite way to use quinoa? Do you ever add it to soups? Do you think I could pop it in with turkey meatloaf (instead of bread)? Do you substitute quinoa for anything in existing recipes?
I'm new to the Kitchen section of TPF (love to lurk - try not to get too hungry), so thank you for any & all suggestions to an eager newbie.
Please help me love quinoa