Breakfast Quinoa Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 Tbsp butter

Directions:
Rinse quinoa under cool water. Heat quinoa and water in a medium saucepan to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until soft. Stir in remaining ingredients.


Makes about 2 servings

Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 222
Protein: 6.7 g
Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 36 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 41 mg
Potassium: 252 mg

Red Quinoa Zucchini Burgers

Ingredients:

• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 medium sweet potato, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup uncooked red quinoa
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 small zucchini, grated (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 5 1/2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
• 3 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions
1. Bring broth, sweet potato, and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Transfer to bowl to cool.


2. Stir chickpeas, zucchini, pumpkin seeds, ground flaxseeds, basil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and thyme into quinoa mixture, mashing chickpeas and sweet potato but leaving some chunks. Shape mixture into 8 patties.


3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, or preheat grill to medium-high.


4. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from heat, and either place on baking sheet, and bake 15 minutes, or cook on grill 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.


Nutrients Per Patty:
Calories: 242
Protein: 9 g
Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sodium: 346 mg
Potassium: 448 mg
Phosphorus: 339 mg

Quinoa Flour Muffins

Ingredients

·         2 cups quinoa flour

·         2 ½ tsp aluminum-free baking soda

·         1 tsp white vinegar

·         ½ tsp sea salt

·         4 Tbsp allowed oil or mango puree

·         1 cup allowed milk

·         2 eggs, or 2 Tbsp tapioca flour or ground flax seed mixed with 6 Tbsp warm water, or 2 mashed banana, or other safe egg substitute

·         ½ cup maple syrup or other allowed sweetener

·         2 cups dried cranberries or other dried or frozen fruit, berry, or nuts

Directions

1.       Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin tin with paper muffin cups.

2.       Mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.

3.       Whisk together the milk or water, oil or fruit puree, eggs or egg substitute, maple syrup in a smaller bowl and add to the dry mixture. Stir well. The batter will be very thick.

4.       Add the berries and/or nuts and fold into the batter.

5.       Ladle the batter evenly between 12 cups. Bake for 22-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Move to a wire rack to cool completely before storing or freezing.

Nutrients Per Muffin (Nutrients will vary based on ingredients used):

Calories: 189

Protein: 4 g

Fat: 7 g

Carbohydrate: 27 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sodium: 364 mg

Potassium: 62 mg

Recipe source: elizabethyarnell.com/effortlesseating/2014/03/gluten-free-quinoa-muffins

Quinoa Chili

Ingredients:

·         1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

·         2 cups water

·         1 Tbsp oil (olive or sesame)

·         1 onion chopped or 1 cup chopped leeks

·         1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)

·         1 tsp chili powder

·         1 Tbsp ground cumin

·         2 cups water

·         1, 28 oz can low sodium crushed tomatoes

·         1, 14 oz can of low sodium tomato sauce

·         1 green pepper, chopped

·         1 red pepper, chopped

·         1 zucchini, chopped

·         1 tsp dried oregano

·         1 tsp dried parsley

·         Salt and pepper to taste

·         2 (19 oz) cans organic black beans, rinsed, and drained, or 3.5 cups dried cooked beans

·         1 cup frozen corn, thawed

·         ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)

·         8 oz can mushrooms (optional)

Directions:

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed (15-20 min).

While the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion or leeks until softened, then add the peppers and zucchini and sauté another few minutes, add the spices and sauté another minute.

Add water, tomatoes, drained black beans, corn, and quinoa.

Heat thoroughly

Nutrients Per Serving (12 servings)

Calories: 180

Protein: 8.6 g

Fat:2.8 g

Carbs: 32.7 g

Fiber: 8.2 g

Sodium: 72 mg

Potassium: 662 mg

Phosphorus: 194 mg

Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa, and Mango Medley

Ingredients:

• One 15-ounce can black beans, no salt added, rinsed and drained, or 1 3/4 cups cooked black beans
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh mango
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or 2 tsp dried)
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
• Juice from 1 medium lemon
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp ground tumeric

Directions

1. Mix together the beans, quinoa, corn, bell peppers, mango, onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a mixing bowl.
2. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and tumeric in a small bowl. Drizzle over the mixture and toss. Refrigerate until serving time.

Variations: substitute kidney or pinto beans for the black beans or use cooked barley, bulgur, rice, or farro instead of the quinoa

Makes 6 servings

Nutrients Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories: 164
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: 93 mg
Potassium: 383 mg
Phosphorus: 147 mg

Recipe Source: The Plant-Powered Diet by Sharon Palmer RD

Apricot Quinoa Cereal

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1/2 cup millet
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground mace

Directions:

In a 2 quart saucepan, bring the water, apricot nectar, apricots, cinnamon, and mace to a boil. Rinse the Quinoa according to the package instructions. Add the quinoa and millet to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Press the cottage cheese through a sieve into a small bowl. Stir in the maple syrup. Stir the mixture into the cereal. Serve warm.

Serves 4

Nutrients per Serving
Calories: 322
Protein: 8.8 g
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Fat: 2.7 g
Fiber: 6.3 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Potassium: 650 mg
Phosphorus: 216 mg

Maple Quinoa Squares

Bottom Layer:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (8 Tbsp)
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa flour
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp maple flavoring

Mix the above ingredients together and pat into a 9-inch square pan. Bake in pre-heated 350 oven for 15 minutes.

Top Layer:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp quinoa flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 Tbsp maple flavoring

Combine above ingredients and pour over warm, baked bottom layer. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. While they're still warm, sprinkle with icing sugar. Cut into small squares.

Makes approx 12 servings

Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 208
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Sodium: 69 mg
Potassium: NA
Phosphorus: NA

Quinoa Crunch

Makes about 3 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sprouted, uncooked quinoa
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clean. Shake to dry the quinoa, draining as much water as possible.
3. in a bowl, mix all ingredients. Spread into a thin layer on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
4. bake for 14-20 minutes or until quinoa starts browning
5. remove and let cool. Break into pieces.
6. enjoy on top of yogurt and allowed fruit

Nutrition facts per serving (quinoa crunch only)
Calories: 136
Protein: 3.8 g
Carbohydrate: 22 g
Fat: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Potassium: 173 mg
Phosphorus: 129 mg

recipe adapted from Jillian Michaels

Quinoa Chickpea Burgers

Makes 6 burgers

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, dry
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 cups chickpeas (cooked)
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sundried tomato
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp chives, snipped into small pieces
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp oregano
• a dash of cumin
•  1 tsp of sesame seeds
• Water

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa and place in a pot with water. Bring water/quinoa to boil. Reduce to a simmer and let quinoa cook till water is absorbed and you can see some of the “ribs” of the grain coming loose. Turn off heat, fluff quinoa, and let sit, covered, for ten minutes or so.


2. Place pumpkin seeds in a food processor and grind to a fine meal. Add chickpeas (either home cooked, or canned) and quinoa and pulse to combine well. Add sundried tomato, tahini, lemon juice, spices, salt, pepper, garlic, and chives. Pulse continually until mixture has all come together. Add water if necessary to thin the mixture into proper “burger” texture. Stop when it’s still quite firm, but easy to handle and not too sticky.

3. Place mixture into 4-6 patties. Grill or pan fry till crispy and golden brown on each side, or bake at 350 for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through.


Nutrition Facts Per Burger:
Calories: 422
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrate: 61 g
Fat: 12 g
Fiber: 14 g
Sodium: 103 mg
Potassium: 950 mg
Phosphorus: 616 mg


recipe from http://www.choosingraw.com/

Quinoa Irish Soda Bread

Preheat oven to 350°F
Grease two mini metal loaf pans (6x3 inches)
Makes 2 small loaves

2 cups quinoa flour
1-3/4 tsp baking powder
1-1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup plus 1 tbsp buttermilk
1/2 cup golden raisins

1. In a large bowl, whisk the quinoa flour, baking powder, caraway seeds, salt, and baking soda.
2. Add the buttermilk and raisins and mix until blended. Divide dough between prepared pans, spreading evenly.
3. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Let cool in pans 5 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on racks.Homemade Buttermilk If you don't have buttermilk, it's easy to make a substitute. Mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice or white (or cider) vinegar into 1 cup (250 mL) milk. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before using, to allow the milk to curdle. Any extra can be stored in the refrigerator for the same amount of time as the milk from which it was made.

From: http://enlightenedcooking.blogspot.com/2011/10/quinoa-soda-bread-gluten-free.html

Approximate nutrition facts per slice:
Calories: 82
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 237 mg
Potassium: 64 mg
Phosphorus: 30 mg

Black Bean and Quinoa Salad with Cumin Dressing

Serves 4

1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
Dash salt
1/2 large cucumber, diced neatly
1 small bell pepper, diced neatly
1 can black beans
10-15 basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

For the vinaigrette:

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

1) Cook quinoa in salted water till tender and fluffy (use a rice cooker or the package instructions).

2) Add chopped vegetables and herbs.

3) Whisk dressing ingredients. Add about 1/4-1/3 cup dressing to the salad, and serve.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 247
Protein: 7 g
Carbohydrate: 34 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 24 mg
Potassium: 443 mg
Phosphorus: 219 mg

from: http://www.choosingraw.com/recipes/entrees/black-bean-and-quinoa-salad-with-quick-cumin-dressing/

QUINOA PUDDING

1 cup quinoa
2 cups boiling water
½ cup dried cherries (optional)
½ cup dried cranberries (optional)
½ cup unsweetened apple juice
2 bananas
1 tsp grated orange rind
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cinnamon

Directions:
1. Rinse quinoa well in water
2. Bring water to a boil, and add in the quinoa. Let the quinoa simmer for 7 minutes
3. Add the dried fruits to the quinoa and simmer for 5-7 minutes so that it absorbs the liquid
4. Puree the rest of the ingredients in a food processor
5. Mix together the quinoa and the puree
6. Chill and serve the quinoa pudding

Makes about 4-5 servings

Nutrition facts per serving: (without the cherries/cranberries)
Calories: 216
Total fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 6.5 g
Sodium: 4 mg
Potassium: 452 mg
Phosphorus: 207 mg

QUINOA COOKIES

Ingredients:
· 1/4 c natural peanut butter
· 1/4 c natural almond butter
· 1/3 c raw agave nectar (or allowable sweetener: honey, maple syrup, rice syrup)
· 2 Tbsp freshly ground chia seeds or ground flax seeds
· 2 c cooked quinoa, completely cooled (Make sure this is not too wet or the cookies won’t hold together. It should be on the dry side and fluffy)
· 1 c rolled oats
· 1/2 c dried, shredded, unsweetened coconut


Directions:
Preheat the oven on its lowest setting- about 170 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets (or a giant one) with parchment paper. The parchment paper is non-negotiable. (FYI, you could easily pull this off in a dehydrator or solar oven, if you have either.)
In a bowl, mix together the peanut and almond butters, agave, and ground chia seeds. Mix in the quinoa, oats, and coconut. Your mixture should be pretty clumpy. If your quinoa was a bit wet, it may not want to hold together at this point. If that’s the case, toss in a bit more chia seeds and peanut/almond butter and see if that helps.
Scoop tablespoons onto the parchment paper and flatten them with your fingers. Make sure they’re pretty tightly formed as they’ll dehydrate slightly in the oven and small weak spots will become bigger.
Put them in the oven and let them set up for about an hour. Remove, and enjoy!
Make sure to store leftover cookies in the fridge and consume them within a week. However, I think they taste best at room temperature, so you may want to let them sit out for 15 minutes before you devour them

Makes about 24 cookies
Nutrition facts per cookie:
Calories: 90
Protein: 2.6 gm
Carbohydrates: 11 gm
Fiber 1.4 gm 
Fat: 5 gm
Sodium: 3 mg
Potassium: 91 mg
Phosphorus: 65 mg

QUINOA SALAD

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa- well drained
1 cup chopped green, yellow and/or orange sweet pepper (optional)
2 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
1 cup dried, cooked garbonzo beans(chickpeas) or other allowable bean, rinsed and drained well(optional)
1/2 cup chopped green onion or celery
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper as desired

1. In small saucepan combine water and quinoa. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine sweet pepper, tomatoes, beans green onions, parsley and mind. Add the cooked quinoa, mix well. Add lemon juice, toss well to mix. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

NUTRIENT INFORMATION(per serving):
Calories: 143
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrate: 27 g
Fat: 2 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 174 mg
Potassium: 495 mg
Phosphorus: 161 mg