Amazing Quinoa Recipes

Recipes

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Jenny Cromack

You know how much we rave about the benefits of Quinoa here at motive8 North so here are some Quinoa recipes with a little difference. Quinoa is a great healthier alternative to pasta and rice. These recipes are slightly more carbohydrate based so ensure you take that into account based on your whole day eating.

Herby Apricot Quinoa

Kcal 327, Protein 10g, Carbs 36g, fat  17g, Sat 2g

Serves 4

Ingredients

Process
  • 200g quinoa
  • about 8-10 dried apricots
  • zest 1 lemon and half the juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • large handful each flat-leaf parsley and mint, roughly chopped
  • 50g toasted pine nuts

1.    Cook quinoa following the pack instructions, then drain if there is any excess liquid. Meanwhile, pour some boiling water over the apricots in a bowl to plump them up.

2.    Tip the cooked quinoa into a bowl and stir in the lemon zest, juice and olive oil with some seasoning. Drain the apricots, roughly chop, and stir into the quinoa along with the herbs. Scatter with pine nuts and serve.

 

Quinoa With Stir-Fried Winter Veg

Kcal 414, Protein 15g, Carbs 42g, fat  22g, Sat 3g,

Serves 4

Ingredients

Process
  • 200g quinoa
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 carrots, cut into thin sticks
  • 300g leeks, sliced
  • 300g broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 100g sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 200ml vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp tomato purée
  • juice 1 lemon
  1. Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large pan, then add the garlic and quickly fry for 1 min. Throw in the carrots, leeks and broccoli, then stir-fry for 2 mins until everything is glistening.
  2. Add the sundried tomatoes, mix together the stock and tomato purée, then add to the pan. Cover, then cook for 3 mins. Drain the quinoa, then toss in the remaining oil and the lemon juice. Divide between warm plates and spoon the vegetables on top.

 

Spiced Quinoa With Almonds & Feta

404 kcalories, protein 17g, carbohydrate 44g, fat 19 g, saturated fat 3g,

Serves 4
Ingredients Process
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 300g quinoa, rinsed
  • 50g toasted flaked almonds
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • handful parsley, roughly chopped
  • juice ½ lemon

 

 Heat the oil in a large pan.

 

Add the spices, then fry for a min or so until fragrant.

 

Add the quinoa, then fry for a further min until you can hear gentle popping sounds.

 

Stir in 600ml boiling water, then gently simmer for 10-15 mins until the water has evaporated and the quinoa grains have a white ‘halo’ around them.

 

Allow to cool slightly, then stir through the other ingredients. Serve warm or cold.