Murphy101 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Quinoa and black beans. We top it with pepperjack cheese and/or salsa, and scoop it up with tortilla chips. It's very yummy (and fast!). I modify the recipe by using just one can of black beans. Black beans and rice is our favorite dish, so I was excited to give it a go. Resounding upset ensued. The phrase, "this is a tragic waste of black beans" was used.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I'm not convinced there is any way to make it edible. :tongue_smilie: :iagree: Unless you like slimy frog eggs! Gross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLady Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 :iagree: Unless you like slimy frog eggs! Gross! You all are cracking me up! Seriously, if cooked correctly quinoa is amazing, and DOESN'T taste like slimy frog eggs (not that I've ever had them). :lol: I can see people not liking the texture (I don't like watermelon because of the texture, but love it in a smoothie), but it really just tastes like what you cook it with. It's so good and I encourage those who have failed with it to try again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 I must admit, none of the quinoa I have made has been slimy or mushy. It's the lightest fluffiness sand tasting thing I've ever made.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforcefamily Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 It's always come out fluffy and sort of dry, never slimy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) :001_huh: how can someone not like cilantro, carrots and meat?! Why would someone like mild food? I love flavor! Only one of us will eat bland food like mashed potatoes. And even those we kind of snob at the blah of russets. Well I'm told bacon wrapped grilled asparagus with parm cheese is divine, but I can't stomach it. :D My problem is that I like *everything*. (And i would pretty much try anything...except maybe those embryo eggs in China...I am not sure. ;)) I was trying to voice my understanding of those who are not total foodies. ;) Edited October 14, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Paste? You REALLY overcooked it, then. :lol: When I make it it's nice and fluffy. :iagree: It should be fluffy and have individual grains, but not be hard. When it's cooked enough, it gets little "tails" that pop out of the grain, before that it's still too hard. So, it should not be hard and crunchy, though also not mushy (I also might think too much water??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I must admit, none of the quinoa I have made has been slimy or mushy. It's the lightest fluffiness sand tasting thing I've ever made.:tongue_smilie: Same here..... I do buy it pre-rinsed, not sure if that helps. I just like the time saved & not worrying if I rinsed/soaked it enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 You all are cracking me up! Seriously, if cooked correctly quinoa is amazing, and DOESN'T taste like slimy frog eggs (not that I've ever had them). :lol: I can see people not liking the texture (I don't like watermelon because of the texture, but love it in a smoothie), but it really just tastes like what you cook it with. It's so good and I encourage those who have failed with it to try again. :) MY taste buds are forcing me to agree. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeswa Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 These are my favorite quinoa recipes. 1. http://www.food.com/recipe/ecuadorean-quinoa-and-vegetable-soup-101925 2. http://vegweb.com/recipes/heavenly-breakfast-quinoa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Apparently the trendiness of quinoa is causing people in the Andes who traditionally relied on it to no longer be able to afford it. I like most varieties of it (and find the comparison to frog eggs and bird seed baffling) but I have to admit I feel a tad guilty eating it, factoring in the long distance to table and pricing people out of eating their traditional food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbabybottoms Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 We eat a lot of quinoa here. My favorite recipe is this meatloaf http://allrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-and-quinoa-meatloaf/detail.aspx it is one of my girls favorite dishes. I also make a cold salad that is just cooked quinoa, balsamic vinegar, evoo, onion, feta cheese, sliced black olives and occasionally chopped cucumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Blech! Now I like pinto beans (in a burrito or whatever), but can't stand quinoa or lentils. I'm definitely NOT a foodie, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Our family favorite quinoa recipe: Quinoa Salad 3 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained (or soak in cool water fro 10 minutes, then drain) 6 cups water Cook quinoa in water for about 15 minutes - until water is absorbed. Cool thoroughly. Then add: 3-4 Tbs toasted sesame oil 1 cup cilantro (can be left out if don't like) salt and pepper to taste 1 cup chopped red onion 16 oz frozen corn juice from 2 limes Mix above ingredients well, then add 2 diced avocadoes. Stir gently. Refrigerate before serving. I usually only make half because it makes so much. Edited October 15, 2012 by MelAR05 hit enter too soon. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I like it in soup in place of rice. Otherwise I'm not a huge fan. It's alright in green salads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLady Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Apparently the trendiness of quinoa is causing people in the Andes who traditionally relied on it to no longer be able to afford it. I like most varieties of it (and find the comparison to frog eggs and bird seed baffling) but I have to admit I feel a tad guilty eating it, factoring in the long distance to table and pricing people out of eating their traditional food. I think you'll find this to be true about a lot of foods, especially meat. The third world countries sell us their grains to feed our livestock while their citizens go hungry. Orangutans are losing their lives so palm oil trees can be harvested and sold to us to make palm oil and other palm oil items. Really, unless you're growing and making your own food someone or something is suffering somewhere because of it. It's just a sad fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 What? Oh drat, I forgot to tell you to add tomatoes. It ends up like a very nice Mexican dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 If you need an excuse not to buy it ever again: http://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/the-environmental-impact-of-imported-superfoods/ :crying: and :angry: Is anything safe? I feel like just the existence of my world is harmful to others. Not sure what I can do but if I knew Id do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Apparently the trendiness of quinoa is causing people in the Andes who traditionally relied on it to no longer be able to afford it. I like most varieties of it (and find the comparison to frog eggs and bird seed baffling) but I have to admit I feel a tad guilty eating it, factoring in the long distance to table and pricing people out of eating their traditional food. http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2110890,00.html Edited October 15, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 No time to read the entire thread, as I'm hitting the hay, but quinoia is supposed to be fluffy like PILAF, not creamed/mushed. No wonder you're hating it! We like it as spanish rice. Takes forever to cook, but it's yummy that way. And really, when you get it right (fluffy), eat it fresh. Make smaller amounts. I think it turns bitter after a day or two, just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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