What do you do with quinoa to liven up the taste?

Question

I'm trying to incorporate quinoa into my diet, as I need to up my protein. But it is so bland abd boring. What do you do to liven up the taste?

Answer 1

Yeah,it's so bland,isn't it?

I had the same problem,but wanted to eat it as it's really healthy. When cooked I add a good quality tomato sauce,like Seeds Of Change. It comes in different flavours. Or Lloyd Grossman's . Anything,really,as long as it has some taste!

And perhaps olives on top/or/and soya parmisan?

Answer 2

I've used it as a salad ingredient, re:pasta type salad..you can add whatever pleases your palate as you would in a pasta type salad...from veggies (tomatoes, onion, celery,peas, peppers, black or green olives, etc) to shrimp & tuna..condiments can be mayo, olive oil & vinegar or any other dressings that you choose...

Answer 3

Ooooh! I love it. My family's favorite way to have it is Quinoa and black beans in corn tortillas with nopalitos con papas on the side ( I'm including the recipes, lol). It's definitely not boring in this recipe:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quinoa-and-...

I leave out the corn because my husband has texture issues and I use waaaay less cilantro because it's strong stuff and can over-power other flavors if you use too much

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Nopalitos-C...

If the thought of cactus creeps you out, green beans would work as well.

Good luck! It's one of the healthiest grains we've got :).

Answer 4

Add it to anything tasty  -  it will be enhanced by the flavours.  Most ethnic dishes work fine with quinoa.

Answer 5

Use stock rather than water to cook it, then use it in a salad.  Just add your favourite veggies, and some dressing.  You could also add some smoked fish, or grilled chicken.