If you love quinoa like I do, you'll be in heaven with Quinoa 365, the new cookbook from sisters Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming. I had no idea that so much could be done with this superfood, but my eyes have been opened!
If you're not yet familiar with quinoa, it's very similar to couscous, but I believe it's technically a seed rather than a grain. I've been using it in place of rice for many dishes that we make, but I'd never thought of adding it into recipes like they do in this book. Quinoa is not only high in protein, it's also high in fiber, and vitamins such as riboflavin, calcium, vitamin E, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, folic acid and beta carotene. It is also abundant in linolenic acid, the essential fatty acid that has proven to benefit the immune response.
From spiced carrot muffins to chicken fried quinoa to chocolate fudge cake (!), Green and Hemming provide quinoa-filled recipes for every meal of the day, plus desserts and even a section on baby food. Each page is clearly marked with photos that indicate if they are vegetarian, gluten-free or child-approved. And if the recipes aren't enough, the photos are sure to make you drool.
Yesterday I whipped up some Quinoa Bean Dip to munch on during the football game. I didn't have pinto beans on hand, so I used black beans instead and it was delicous. Here's the real version from Quinoa 365~
Quinoa Bean Dip
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup quinoa
Prepare quinoa by bringing quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn heat off and let the pot sit, covered for 5 more minutes.
When quinoa is ready, puree it in a blender or food processor until smooth along with...
One 14oz can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup prepared salsa
1/4 tsp hot sauce
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
Pinch each of garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper and cayenne pepper.
If you'd like to win a copy of Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood (and trust me, you do!), just leave a comment below. Share this on Facebook or Twitter and I'll give you another entry. I'll draw a winner next Saturday the 20th.
Good luck!
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25 comments:
I hate to admit that I have never cooked quinoa, but your post is convincing me to, Kellie.
I always serve bread in the shape of a wreath at Christmas with some type of funky dip. This year it may have to be your Quinoa Bean Dip. Sounds yummy.
That cookbook sounds amazing too. I'm off to twitter and facebook to promote your contest.
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I love cooking with quinoa! It's hard to find recipes, so I'd love to win this cookbook!
I've never thought of making a dip with it - what a neat idea!
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Yummm! I love quinoa and am psyched to try adding it to something like muffins or cake (wow!).
I just started cooking with Quinoa, and my three year old loves. A cookbook all about quinoa sounds awesome! I would love to discover more ways to incorporate it into our diet. What a fantastic giveaway. :)
I've never cook quinoa either, but I really want to! We love couscous in this house, so I can only imagine it would go over well. Thanks for sharing!!
I'd love to jump onto the quinoa bandwagon! Sign me up to win, please.
I would love to win a copy of Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood. I enjoy quinoa very much and I am learning to cook with it in many different ways. I hear great things about this cookbook and the wide variety of recipes Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming have created and collected.
Tammi Kibler
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Love quinoa, but run out of ideas for new ways to fix it. This book sounds like what I need to give me new ideas. Enter me in the contest... pleeeeeeeeease.
Sign me up,please. I am a quinoa fanatic!!
I've used quinoa a few times instead of rice. I have two boxes in my cupboard. I'd love a cookbook to get more ideas on how to use it!
I especially like cooking up quinoa flakes for breakfast, and quinoa pasta. I've also used it (the whole grains) like rice, but this dip will be a new experience.
I've never cook quinoa either, but I really want to! Thanks for the chance!!!
I would love to learn more ways to cook quinoa.
I'm featuring black beans on my blog this week (http://healthyveggie.wordpress.com).I was looking for another black bean recipe. The quinoa black bean dip sounds good!
Tried quinoa for the first time last night - it was great! I'd love to learn some different recipes.
I've got both quinoa and quinoa flour in my cabinet. Getting pretty handy with the quinoa but not quite sure how to manage the flour? Maybe there are some recipes in the book. Love that quinoa!
I would love this. I'm trying to reduce my family's dependence on meat as our main source of protein, and I love cooking with quinoa.
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I am obsessed with quinoa!! I would love a copy of Quinoa 365! Great blog post :)
I have some quinoa cooking right now, but could always use more ideas!
I LOVE quinoa and this cookbook sounds amazing!
Also - I love reading your blog and various posts!
I do want to win this, quinoa is my favorite but I mostly use it for one specific recipe.
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LOVE Quinoa here!
I used in Parker's blenderized diet as well.
We'd LOVE to win!
This is so funny! I'm a vegetarian and I just went to a conference in Arizona where I connected with a good friend of mine. She asked me if I use quinoa, but I had no idea what it was, so I typed it in to my phone so I'd remember to look it up when I got home. I found you from Barb's Mom-It-Forward forum. I would just love to win a copy of this cookbook and check out exactly waht it is and how to cook with it in different recipes. What a small world! I'm following you on GFC.
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