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Quinoa

Cheesy Quinoa Veggie Bake

March 19, 2019 by pab-admin

This is a healthy casserole brought to our potluck by our friend Sheryl. 4 pieces toasted bread, blended for bread crumbs 3 cups rinsed quinoa, cooked in 6 cups water bag frozen peas or other veggie Cheese sauce: 3-4 cooked russet potatoes Saute in water or broth: 2 onions, chopped 6 cloves of garlic, chopped … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Black Beans, Broccoli, Potatoes, Quinoa

Quinoa Fiesta Salad

April 25, 2018 by pab-admin

This recipe is from our friend Fran is a light, zippy dish. Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup quinoa pinch salt Dressing: 1 garlic minced 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp maple syrup 1 Tbl fresh lemon juice 2 tsp vinegar (rice, raspberry or champagne) 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Carrots, Peppers, Quinoa

Quinoa Fiesta Salad

May 16, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe we got at a wellness fair and really liked it.  Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water pinch salt 1 red pepper, cut fine 1 carrot, cut fine 6 scallions, minced 1 cup snow pea pods cut in halve 2 Tbl cilantro 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Peas, Quinoa

Lemon, Herb, Quinoa with Hemp seeds, Spring Peas and Basil

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This recipe comes from Gena Hamshaw of Food52.  Quinoa and Hemp seeds are two great sources of a complete protein.  Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, dry 2 cups cold water 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 1/4 cup hemp seeds 2 Tbl olive oil 2 Tble lemon juice 2 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch, Side dish Tagged: Hemp seeds, Peas, Quinoa

Quinoa Corn Chowder

April 22, 2016 by pab-admin

This receipe is from Quinoa Corporation. www.quinoa.net.  This is a very basic recipe.  For variations try some of your other favorite vegetables, chopped and sautéed. Ingredients: 2 cup water                                                        2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup quinoa                                                  1 Tbl safflower oil 1/2 cup carrots, diced                                     1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped 1/4 celery, diced                                           1/2 cup cabbage, chopped … [Read more…]

Posted in: Soup Tagged: Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Onions, Peppers, Quinoa, Tomatoes

Cold Quinoa Salad

March 12, 2016 by pab-admin

Nice summer salad. Ingredients: 12 cups water 1 1/2 cups quinoa rinsed 3 cucumbers peeled and cut into cubes 1 red onion cut into cubes 1 tomato diced 1 bunch parsley leaves chopped 2 bunches mint chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 lemon juiced sea salt and pepper to taste … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Cucumbers, Quinoa, Tomatoes

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites

March 12, 2016 by pab-admin

This could be bites or muffins depending on your size tin you want to use. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 cup quick oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbl cane sugar or raw sugar 1 Tbl maple syrup 1 cup chopped apples any variety 2 egg replacers Directions: Preheat oven 350 degrees.  … [Read more…]

Posted in: Breakfast, Snacks Tagged: Apples, Oats, Quinoa

Quinoa Granola Bar

March 12, 2016 by pab-admin

This mixture could also be used as part of a fruit parfait. Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 cup almond meal 1 cup old fashioned oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/3 cup raw almond butter 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut 1 egg replacer 1/3 cup mashed banana 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup dried … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dessert, Snacks Tagged: Banana, Coconut, Oats, Quinoa

Quinoa Veggie Burger

March 12, 2016 by pab-admin

These are so great!  I love that they hold together and they are packed full with protein and fiber. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 2/3 cup hummus or 1/2 cup mashed cooked chickpeas 2 Tbl water 2 Tbl tomato paste 2 Tbl flax 1 Tbl soy sauce or liquid aminoa 1 tsp basil 1/2 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Dinner, Lunch Tagged: Chickpeas, Quinoa

Kale, Edamame, and Quinoa Salad

March 5, 2016 by pab-admin

I have had this recipe at the Homestead Bakery in Farmington, ME and it is really good.  This recipe we found from Chris Frey.  Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled 1 1/2 cup edamame beans, cooked and cooled 3 cups finely chopped Tuscan Kale, ribs removed 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes 1/2 red onion, diced … [Read more…]

Posted in: Salads Tagged: Almonds, Edamame, Kale, Mangos, Pumpkin Seeds, Quinoa, Tomatoes
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