quinoa recipes

[Crankin]

All of the normal stores I go to have quinoa; several brands and types (red, brown, mixed). It's near the rice, faro, cous cous, etc.

[ny biker]

Okay I did find it with the rice. It doesn't have as much protein as I'd hoped, about the same as oatmeal if I read the labels right (though admittedly the number were pretty fuzzy since I didn't have my reading glasses with me.) But then again oatmeal doesn't go with everything.

I saw "white" and "rainbow." I wasn't expecting to have to choose a color -- is it all basically the same or are there big differences in flavor, texture, whatever?

Thanks!

[VeganBikeChick]

Flavor and texture are the same, I find.

[Crankin]

I find it the same, too. Quinoa is not a complete protein, like beans or meat, but it is definitely more filling and has more protein than say, brown rice.
I am getting ready to go out, but tomorrow I will have time to send you a quinoa recipe or two.

[Eden]

Thats incorrect - quinoa is in fact a complete protein, however beans are not, but so long as you eat a good mixture of foods you'll easily get all of the amino acids you need, so that need not be the most important factor you consider in choosing one food over another. Quinoa has 8 grams of protein per cup, which isn't as protein dense as meat or soy products, but it is a little more than beans and rice.

[OakLeaf]

Whatever you buy, check the label to see if it's been rinsed or not. As harvested, quinoa has a very bitter coating that takes several rinses to remove. Some brands are pre-rinsed. Can't hurt to rinse it in any case, I suppose, and taste a little of the rinse water to be sure.

I find the flavor a little too sweet for most grain-type dishes and soups, but I like it in salads.