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Farm Kitchen:  Farmgirl Recipe SOS - Quinoa  |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - May 30 2015 : 3:55:57 PM
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So, I love to cook. I will cook/bake anything. My family isn't finicky, either. However, in an attempt to replicate a quinoa salad, I failed. "Epic Fail" as my twelve year old puts it. It was gross. No one ate it. We ate cereal!
Anyway, now I have a big bag of organic quinoa and need to have some way to fix it. Help a farmgirl sister out! Got any good recipes?
Please share them with me. 
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - May 30 2015 : 9:20:30 PM
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Is there a particular kind of quinoa you're using? How did you prepare it?
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 3:19:49 PM
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Hi MaryJane,
I had ordered a quinoa salad at a restaurant and when I saw organic quinoa at the store, I thought it would be fun to try to replicate. The package says it is like taboule, which we always loved. I don't know where I went wrong, but it was not tasty! I followed the package directions for the quinoa, drained it and put in a bowl to chill. I added grilled chicken (which was good), sauteed kale and onion (like at the restaurant) cucumber, tomato, olives, olive oil, mint, parsley, garlic, salt, olive oil and lemon. I am thinking maybe the cooked veggies were too oily, I am not sure. It was just gross.
So now I have a bag of plain, uncooked, organic quinoa with no idea of what to do with it. Have any good ideas?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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Edited by - texdane on May 31 2015 3:39:27 PM |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 3:41:54 PM
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Nicole
I'm with you. I have had some mixed experiences with quinoa (and one involved kale)
I remember hubby said "I've had worse", which is code for "this is bad".
Hopefully MaryJane can shed some light. I think it has to be slightly undercooked?? or else it is a slimy mess.
"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R. |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 4:00:16 PM
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Lisa,
I am so glad you said I am not the only one with a disastrous quinoa! I wish I had taken photos of their faces...my family was ready to check my temperature and see if I was okay, lol, it was that bad. My hubby doesn't like to eat out because he says he's always disappointed because my cooking is always better. I have to say the taste was slimy and bitter, though I followed the cooking instructions on the bag to a "T". Hmmmmm...
Famgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16737 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 5:32:19 PM
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Bitter makes me think it was rancid or it hadn't been processed adequately (pre-washed) to get rid of the saponins. Here's an article that explains it, http://www.glutenfreegigi.com/questionable-quninoa-perfect-plant-protein-or-poison/
Is there an expiration date on the package? I love quinoa and put it in my salads quite regularly. The package I have on hand right now is from Alter Eco.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 5:46:45 PM
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I love quinoa, too, but my family isn't a fan. I would certainly check the date. As for ways to prepare it, I make a veggie loaded pilaf, one third of the grains as quinoa, one third rice, one third barley. Makes a great meatless meal!
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2015 : 6:04:04 PM
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The date on the package is fine, just checked. It was brand new. I did rinse it but had a hard time with that, as even my smallest mesh colander had holes too big. I ended up using a coffee filter. Maybe it wasn't rinsed enough (and sure was messy in doing so). I will try rinsing it more next time. Very interesting article, MaryJane.
Do you have a favorite recipe or salad I could try? If I try to make it the way I did before the family will surely protest. ;)
The pilaf sounds good, too, Alicia. What spices do you jazz it up with?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16737 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 6:10:26 PM
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The kind I buy I don't even rinse. Once it comes to a boil, I skim the little bit of foam off with a spoon, turn the heat off and put it in a padded cozy. Perfectly done that way. I'll send you some of mine to try, that way we'll know if it's the brand you have that isn't agreeing with you and your family.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - May 31 2015 : 6:19:38 PM
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Here is my recipe! It is my very own! :D
Veggie Pilaf
1 cup each prepared rice (I like Jasmine), barley (pearl, not quick cook), and quinoa
1/3 c EVOO
3 diced carrots
4 diced stalks of celery
1 medium sweet potato (this is really pretty if you can use a purple on!)
3 garlic cloves
1 lg bunch of well chopped kale
6 lg baby bella mushrooms, sliced thin or diced
1 small yellow onion
S&P to taste
- Saute onion and garlic in half of the EVOO for 2 minutes, add celery, carrots, and sweet potato; soften a bit.
-Add mushrooms and kale, sauté until kale wilts. Add more EVOO if needed.
-Add grains, rest of EVOO and season.
Also good with a small diced zucchini. :) Enjoy!!!
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://themostlycrunchyfarmgirl.wordpress.com
www.simplyaroma.com/aliciawinkler 100% certified therapeutic grade essential oils
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4822 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 04:39:41 AM
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While we were on spring vacation in Alexandria/Washington DC area, we had breakfast at a organic restaurant that served a delicious quinoa porridge. I checked on the internet and found this recipe from "All Recipes" website. I have had great success with this recipe and with the recipes I've gotten in the past from this website. I really hope anyone who tries it will have delicious results too!
Dawn in IL
QUINOA PORRIDGE
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional )
1 pinch salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat and measure in the quinoa. Season with cinnamon and cook until toasted, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk, water and vanilla and stir in the brown sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, then cook over low heat until the porridge is thick and grains are tender, about 25 minutes. Add more water if needed if the liquid has dried up before it finishes cooking. Stir occasionally, especially at the end, to prevent burning. |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 05:02:31 AM
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Dawn,
I have some left-over coconut milk in my fridge from some recipe testing so I'm going to try your recipe and use it up. Looks delish.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4822 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 10:44:49 AM
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It is! Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Dawn in IL |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2015 : 3:45:54 PM
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MaryJane, that would be great, thank you! Yes, the rinsing was not an easy step. Dawn, that recipe looks like a great one to try - thank you! And Alicia, same with your pilaf recipe. :)
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2015 : 4:07:36 PM
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MaryJane,
Thank you for the care package! I will put Quinoa back on the menu this weekend, and let ya know how I do!
Much Love,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2015 : 10:54:08 AM
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MaryJane: Thank you! You were right (of course)! I made the quinoa that you sent. I followed the directions to a "T", and made the recipe you sent with the fresh peas. I don't have a "quinoa cozy" yet, but used a tea cozy that fit my pan. It was perfect! We gobbled it up and quinoa is now officially back on the "make it again menu".
Much love,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/ |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2978 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2978 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2015 : 5:49:56 PM
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Hey Nicole!
Care to share the recipe?
"We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” – R.R. |
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