Wednesday, December 4, 2013

3 unconventional uses for quinoa

So, you went wild and bulk purchased a little too much quinoa.  It's not like the quinoa won't keep, but you are growing tired of your standard quinoa and veggie fare.  Here are some wonderful, unconventional ways to use quinoa.

Photo credit:  Wholly Vegan

 Chocolate Chip Espresso Almond Quinoa Crunch Cookies

A tie-in to the coffee roundup! Toss your quinoa into cookies for a protein-punch. Don't these babies look gorgeous?


Photo Credit:  Rabbit Food for my Bunny Teeth

Quinoa Crusted Tempeh
Recipe

Get crusting!  Instead of tempeh, try crusting tofu for a gluten-free option.


Photo credit:  Deliciously Ella

Vegan, Gluten-free Quinoa Pizza Crust
Recipe

This pizza crust is so simple, you have to try it.  I replaced the apple cider vinegar with white balsamic vinegar and it worked out great.  I also topped it with roasted zucchini pesto. I highly suggest it!
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10 comments:

  1. JDecember 4, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I do in fact have some quinoa I've been wanting to use up, so think I'll try that pizza crust; thanks for the suggestion! :)

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    1. tinajoanDecember 9, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      I'm so glad to hear that the quinoa pizza crust recipe caught your eye, Julie! It initially caught mine because it's so simple! Anything with just a few ingredients makes my "to-make" list. Hope you enjoy it!

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  2. Alicia | Jaybird: Home in MotionDecember 4, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Ooh! Those cookies and the pizza look especially yum. Not that I have a 4 pound bag of quinoa sitting around...

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    1. tinajoanDecember 9, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      Thanks! I thought they looked tasty, too! Quinoa is great, but sometimes I feel like things need to get shaken up a bit.

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  3. JuliaDecember 6, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Wow, such interesting 3 recipes! I am especially intrigued by the quinoa cookies - they look so good!

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    1. tinajoanDecember 9, 2013 at 8:12 AM

      Hi Julia! Thanks so much for stopping by! And, yes, the quinoa cookies look adorable and delicious! They call for sprouted quinoa, which makes me want to get in the business of sprouting my own, just so I can make them without having to run out and buy anything.

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  4. AnonymousApril 15, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    I love those speckled cookies, so pretty and full of color and texture!

    Also, I really just want a cookie. Great post, I would have never thought of guinoa being used that way.

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    1. tinajoanJune 9, 2014 at 10:04 AM

      Thank you! I was surprised at how many recipes I was seeing around with quinoa. The cookies (and anything sweet) especially surprised me :-)

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  5. AnonymousMay 23, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    Holy crap! These look delicious. I absolutely cannot look at these when I'm hungry. My mouth is watering, and I'm not even vegan!

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    1. tinajoanJune 9, 2014 at 10:05 AM

      Haha! I am always so impressed and taken by other people's food photography. It makes me drool, too!

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