https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:24:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-837714 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:14:21 +0000 T-Mom 837714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: seriously if I ever need quinoa recipes I know who to ask! Thanks for all the links! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-837028 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:15:56 +0000 anbanan15 837028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: remembered a few more links I have! Pizza crust! These were the ones that best fit my diet that we just further modified, but I'm sure there are some recipes out there with some more of the "good stuff" in :) Okay and now I'm done...I think!</p> <p><a href="http://forlifepersonalchef.com/2011/01/25/pizza/" rel="nofollow">http://forlifepersonalchef.com/2011/01/25/pizza/</a></p> <p><a href="http://vegweb.com/recipes/quinoa-pizza-crust" rel="nofollow">http://vegweb.com/recipes/quinoa-pizza-crust</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-835306 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:58:48 +0000 anbanan15 835306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: I know! I'm not a banana fan, but they actually worked well with the natural sweetness of the venison and you couldn't really tell. My SIL ended up taking them all after the trail and shared them with her co-workers who loved them.</p> <p>I thought of some more ideas sorry...</p> <p>You can make quinoa milk too! And then use the pulp leftover from the milking process in baking!! Here is a link about how to make the milk (it is the same process for any nut/seed/grain milk): <a href="http://omnomally.com/2011/08/11/cinnamon-quinoa-milk/" rel="nofollow">http://omnomally.com/2011/08/11/cinnamon-quinoa-milk/</a>. And this one on sunflower milk but again the process is the same: <a href="http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2008/12/12/raw-cinnamon-sunflower-seed-milk/" rel="nofollow">http://sweetbeetandgreenbean.net/2008/12/12/raw-cinnamon-sunflower-seed-milk/</a>.</p> <p>You can even use it for making crock-pot yogurt! Although we have not tried it personally because we do not have a safe starter, but I know others who have. Okay I think I am done bombarding you with ideas! My brain is slow today and the ways we have used it keep coming AFTER I respond haha.</p> <p>ETA: We got our nut milk bag from a local DIY wine making store. It was so much cheaper than ordering online and the same thing they use for homemade wine/brew making. I have used it for so many things to get pulp free since it's such a fine weave/mesh.</p> <p>Can you tell I am excited about quinoa?! We became BFF's all of 2012 when that was all I could eat. We are currently broken up though (I can't even think of eating it right now), but DS is still friends haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-835284 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:53:28 +0000 T-Mom 835284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: seriously, you are such a trooper. Those both sound awesome! except maybe the banana part but I know you are just working with what's on your safe list :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-835259 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:43:59 +0000 anbanan15 835259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: He doesn't eat it as much as he should so we have to sneak it into things! We have used cooked whole quinoa in making mini salmon burgers (you can cook these and freeze for quick meals later) and I made venison meatballs (venison, quinoa, banana since we don't have egg, carrot and onion) but the trial didn't go well however my SIL loved them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-835245 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:39:58 +0000 T-Mom 835245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MUI831: I think that's where I went totally wrong.I had so much liquid leftover and just kept cooking to try to get it to go away. Hence my pile of mush... I'm going to try again this weekend!<br /> @Cole: Yeah, in terms of digestibility, my DH was kind of complaining this morning about it... I'll have to try soaking as well, thanks..<br /> @anbanan15: you are awesome, thanks for all the recipes. I'm glad that quinoa is a safe food for you DS too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-835231 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:33:11 +0000 anbanan15 835231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a basic waffle recipe too that I made. It uses both flour and flakes, but they are interchangeable in baking so if you don't have one or the other you can adjust for what you have.</p> <p>1/2 c+2 Tbsp quinoa flour<br /> 1/8 c quinoa flakes<br /> 1 tsp baking soda<br /> 1 Tbsp ECJ sugar<br /> 1 Tbsp oil<br /> 1/2 c water</p> <p>We use one of those mini waffle stick makers. DS loves these too and they freeze well for later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-835181 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:21:20 +0000 anbanan15 835181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: We make a "healthy" cookie (at least I think it is healthy haha) for DS with 1 mashed banana, 2/3 cup quinoa flour, 2 tsp oil (he needs it for his diet but you can skip this all together) and ~1 Tbsp of water (give or take...enough to get a batter like consistency and a little more if you skip the oil). You can toss in chocolate chips, raisins, blueberries etc and bake at 350 for 10-15 min. Baking with quinoa tends to take a little longer so just keep an eye on it. We usually measure it out with a cookie scoop on parchment so they are uniform in size (this makes about 9 cookies per banana) and they don't spread. You can also make them in silicone muffin cups, but they don't rise so fill them up hehe. DS LOVES them!! They aren't super sweet, but he doesn't know the different either. You can always add a little ECJ sugar if needed too.</p> <p>ETA: I accidently just slipped the word "cookie" instead of what I meant to ask what he wants to eat, so I am off to make these now!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834791 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:34:09 +0000 Anagram 834791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like quinoa in restaurants, but reading this thread makes me realize I should try making it at home! Maybe one day I'll get creative and try the rice cooker method, the stove top method, and the less-water-a-la-Mrs.-Bee method and see which one we like best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834770 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:28:13 +0000 Cole 834770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had a lot more success with quinoa since I started soaking it overnight. I like the texture and taste better and it is easier to digest. I soak 1.5 cups in 3 cups of water, drain and then cook it covered with another 1.5 cups of water.</p> <p>I start soaking it while I am Mahjong dinner the night before. A cup and a half makes enough for my husband and I to use it as a main dish once and a side once. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834748 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:20:50 +0000 T-Mom 834748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anbanan15: I have definitely seen recipes for using quinoa flour... I think I may even have a bag in my pantry, haha just sitting there. Yes I am curious if the kids will eat it, I may have to try grinding it up like you say.. </p> <p>Thanks to all for sharing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834677 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:41:39 +0000 anbanan15 834677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: if your making it for your LO I would suggest using flakes (makes like a cream of wheat/rice/buckwheat cereal) and/or baking with the flour at first. Sometimes the whole seeds can be too much for them to digest at first and the flakes/seeds are easier on digestion since they are partciually broken down to begin with, plus it helps wean them onto the flavor/texture of quinoa. You can make your own flour by grinding the seeds in a high quality food processor (we use a Vitamix) or a clean coffee grinder. So much more cost effective and tastes better than buying some. They flakes you would have to buy. We use Ancient Harvest brand which flakes/flour/seed are made in a dedicated quinoa facility (polenta and quinoa pasta is separate facility since it contains corn). Ohhh and you can make your own quinoa pasta at home from just water and quinoa flour!! Super easy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834486 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:36:58 +0000 regberadaisy 834486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cook my quinoa stovetop and never had an issue! I buy it from the bulk aisle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834483 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:35:01 +0000 wheres_c 834483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto rice cooker here! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834458 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:25:02 +0000 LovelyPlum 834458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no idea that you could do quinoa in a rice cooker! Thanks, ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834457 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:23:48 +0000 Mommy Finger 834457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually use just slightly under a 2:1 water to quinoa ratio. I saute in a little olive oil and then add the liquid. I bring to a boil, cover and put the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Then I drain any leftover liquid out in one of the fine mesh strainers, put the cover back on and let it sit for a least 10 minutes. Comes out perfect every time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834413 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:54:45 +0000 T-Mom 834413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tysonja: Oooh thank you ! I definitely feel more prepared now for my next quinoa attempt... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834393 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:44:08 +0000 tysonja 834393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just reading this yesterday!! It's a great basics article about cooking quinoa :) </p> <p><a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-63344" rel="nofollow">http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-quinoa-63344</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834390 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:43:23 +0000 Mrs. Bee 834390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: most recipes call for a 1:1 ratio, but i found it was too much liquid. my quinoa was mushy like rice until i reduced the liquid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834388 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:42:12 +0000 T-Mom 834388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: well if 1:1 ratio is too much I was doomed to begin with. My directions said 2 cup liquid to 1 cup quinoa! Thanks for your tips! I am determined to master quinoa muhahaha... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834383 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:39:40 +0000 T-Mom 834383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsF: ok I'll have to go look for that recipe, thanks!<br /> @anbanan15: I know what quinoa is supposed to be like so that's why I was so discouraged by my quinoa fail. However I am almost positive that LOs would not eat it more crunchy so maybe soft isn't so bad, like you say! And I'm all about the crockpot so great to know...<br /> @Andrea: thanks!!<br /> @FarmWifeGina: thanks, maybe I'll have better luck next time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834371 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:33:41 +0000 Mrs. Bee 834371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ok this is the secret to quinoa -- 1:1 ratio of water is too much. i cook 2 cups quinoa and use 3 cups liquid (broth/water combo).</p> <p>this is what i do:</p> <p>rinse quinoa, let it sit and drain for a couple minutes. saute for 5 min to really dry out all the liquid. then add your broth/water and put a lid on the pot, but leave it tilted so steam escapes. bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until all the liquid is gone. let it sit a little while, fluff, and serve.</p> <p>that makes the fluffiest, al dente quinoa! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834346 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:23:01 +0000 anbanan15 834346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: you can also cook it in the crock pot! Takes about 3 hours on high and using the same 1:2 ratio of seeds to water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834344 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:22:25 +0000 FarmWifeGina 834344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just boil it in an equal amount of liquid for 5 minutes or so, lid on, then turn it down to low heat to steam for 15 minutes or so, until all the liquid is absorbed into the quinoa. And it generally turns out every time. Helps that I have a kettle with a glass lid so I can watch it without lifting the lid and releasing the steam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834329 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:16:28 +0000 Andrea 834329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: just normal rice setting. I am not sure about the time. I usually cook it way in advance or else one of the kids would surely come along and distract me and then boom ... no rice or quinoa for dinner! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834328 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:16:05 +0000 anbanan15 834328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always used 1 cup seeds to 2 cups water. I usually sauted the seeds a little in olive oil first (this is when I was on TED nursing DS and needed the extra fats) and then added the water, brought to a boil, reduced heat, covered and cooked until soft. Mine always turned out better if I let it covered as much as possible. I also added a lot of veggies in and the more "stuff" I added I had to adjust by adding some extra water or it wouldn't turn out right (basically with the added veggies I added enough water so everything was just covered...I stopped measuring). Not sure if that helps haha.</p> <p>Btw mushy isn't necessarily bad. Have you ever had quinoa on the al dente side? This is the way it should be cooked, similar to pasta, but it makes me really sick if I eat it this way (think lots of bathroom time). I have to cook it until it's really soft. Not sure if this is because I was eating such large quantities a day or not, but softer wad always better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834323 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:14:49 +0000 MrsF 834323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made it for the first time last night and it came out pretty well. The package said 1 cup water for 1 cup quinoa but I had read @Mrs. Checkers recipe (how do I link to that?) so I used 1.5 cups water (and one bullion cube) instead. Worked well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834321 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:12:20 +0000 T-Mom 834321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: @TurtleDoves: ah ok... I thought I was saving some time by cooking on the stove... Next time I'll try rice cooker! Do you use the normal rice setting or something like brown rice setting? And does it cook in same time as rice, or quicker (hopefully)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834313 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:08:04 +0000 Andrea 834313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just put it in the rice cooker with equal parts water or broth. Turns out well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/quinoa-help#post-834311 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:07:18 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 834311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok...so quinoa is SO WEIRD.<br /> It never turns out the same for me. I always have to cook it in the rice maker for t to be "ricey" and for it to not be mush.<br /> But, like you said, its still good as mush! I make quinoa soup all the time ;) </p>