Best Suzys Special Red Quinoa Recipes

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RED QUINOA AND MANGO SALAD



Red Quinoa and Mango Salad image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup red quinoa
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 orange bell pepper, finely diced
1 mango, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa in a strainer several times with cold water. In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and turn off the heat. Allow the quinoa to steam until the water has been absorbed completely and the quinoa grains pop open, 10 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallot, 2 teaspoons salt and 5 to 6 turns freshly ground black pepper. While pouring in a slow, steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated and lightly emulsified. Add the peppers, mango, mint and quinoa. Toss to combine well and serve.

LEMON HERB QUINOA



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A light yet flavorful quinoa dish that goes great with fish or chicken! I invented it on-the-fly one day when I couldn't find quite what I was looking for. For a stronger flavor, add extra lemon juice and herbs. For a more al dente quinoa, remove the lid half way through the cooking time and continue to cook uncovered until most of the water is absorbed.

Provided by MellyG

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon roasted red pepper and garlic seasoning blend

Steps:

  • Stir water, quinoa, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, basil, garlic, and seasoning blend together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 81.6 mg

QUINOA WITH ASIAN FLAVORS



Quinoa with Asian Flavors image

Quinoa is the ultimate super food. Cook it like rice in a rice cooker or on the stove with chicken broth, soy sauce, green onions, ginger, and garlic, and you have a delicious and healthy side dish. It goes great with chicken, fish, and seafood.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. Fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 454.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

RED QUINOA AND CITRUS SALAD



Red Quinoa and Citrus Salad image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup red quinoa
Juice of 3 limes (about 1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons agave nectar
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Kosher salt
2/3 cup Cara Cara or navel orange segments, pith removed (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup 1/4-inch-diced peeled and trimmed jicama
1/4 cup 1/4-inch-diced red onion
1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds, plus extra for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse the quinoa in a strainer several times with cold water. Bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in a medium saucepot with a tightly fitted lid. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer until the grains display a thread-like spiral and the water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Fluff with two forks and transfer to a large glass mixing bowl to cool. Set aside.
  • Combine the lime juice, agave nectar, jalapeno, garlic and cumin in a glass mixing bowl, whisking briskly. Drizzle in the oil slowly, continuing to whisk. Once the vinaigrette is smooth and slightly thickened, whisk in the 1/2 cup cilantro and the lime zest. Season with salt.
  • Place the oranges, jicama, onions, almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro in a medium mixing bowl. Pour in about half of the cilantro lime vinaigrette and gently toss. Fold into the quinoa. Drizzle in the remaining vinaigrette, and toss to combine thoroughly. Season with salt.
  • Transfer the quinoa salad to a large serving bowl, garnish with almonds and serve immediately.

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