Contents iii
Getting to Know Quinoa 1
1 What Is Quinoa? 3
A Brief History of Quinoa 4
The Many Benefits of Quinoa 5
Buying and Storing Quinoa 6
Cooking with Quinoa 6
Quick-and-Easy Quinoa 7
2 Quinoa Nutrition Basics 9
Super Quinoa 9
Powerful Protein 10
More Vitamins and Minerals in Quinoa 11
A Word About Carbohydrates 11
Gluten-Free Quinoa 12
No Nut Allergies Worries 12
Good-for-You Breakfasts 15
3 Quick-Start Breakfasts 17
Mohawk Bend’s Breakfast Quinoa 18
Quinoa with Cinnamon and Raisins 19
Quinoa Muesli with Roasted Hazelnuts and Dried Apricots 20
Quinoa with Apples, Almonds, and Honey 21
Quinoa Breakfast Parfait 22
4 Excellent Eggy Breakfasts 23
Quinoa Frittata with Fresh Vegetables 24
Spicy Quinoa Mushroom Crustless Quiche 25
Quinoa Hash Browns with Poached Eggs 26
Quinoa Eggs Benedict 27
Quinoa, Pancetta, and Tomato Omelet 29
Quinoa Egg White Omelet 30
Easy Quinoa Breakfast Soufflé 31
5 Breakfast Breads 33
Baking with Quinoa 33
A New Perspective on Carbs 34
Quinoa Coffee Cake 34
Banana Nut Quinoa Muffins 36
Blackberry Quinoa Muffins 37
Carrot Quinoa Muffins 38
Savory Rosemary Quinoa Breakfast Scones 39
Lemon Poppy Seed Quinoa Biscuits 40
Zucchini Quinoa Nut Bread 41
6 Fresh from the Griddle 43
The Perfect Pancake 43
Tasty Toppings 44
Quinoa Pancakes 44
Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes with Wild Berry Maple Compote 46
Traditional Quinoa Waffles 47
Quinoa Waffles with Orange Maple Syrup 48
Quinoa Crepes with Fresh Berries 50
Savory Quinoa Breakfast Crepes with Rosemary 51
Quinoa Crepes with Eggs and Cheese 53
Really Tasty Lunches 55
7 Vegetarian Salads 57
Successful Salads 57
Chef James McDonald’s Quinoa Super Salad 58
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad 59
Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Feta 60
Pomegranate Apple Quinoa Salad 61
Chef Jon Gibson’s Quinoa Palermo Salad 62
Roasted Cherry Tomato Quinoa Salad 63
Jalapeño Quinoa Salad with Monterey Jack 64
Farmers’ Market Quinoa Salad with Pistachio-Lemon Vinaigrette 65
Carrot Cucumber Quinoa Salad 66
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad 67
Spinach and Strawberry Quinoa Salad 68
Southwestern Quinoa Salad 69
Buffalo Wing Quinoa Salad 70
Quinoa Salad with Yellow Squash and Zucchini 71
Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes 72
Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers 73
8 Meaty Salads 75
Planning Ahead 75
Choosing Your Fuel 76
Blackened Chicken Quinoa Salad with Roasted Corn 76
Chicken and Apple Quinoa Salad with Waldorf Vinaigrette 77
Thai Chicken Quinoa Salad 78
Teriyaki Quinoa Salad with Beef 79
Spicy Sausage Quinoa Salad 80
Shrimp Salad with Quinoa and Mango 81
9 Sensational Sandwiches and Wraps 83
Time-Saving Tips 83
Adding Flavor Without Adding Calories 84
Meatball Quinoa Sandwich 84
Pan-Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Panini 85
Chicken Breast Panini with Quinoa 86
Black Bean Quinoa Pita Pockets 88
Quinoa Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus on Pitas 89
Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Pita 90
Quinoa Shrimp Po’boys 91
Chicken Quinoa Lettuce Wraps 92
Quinoa Turkey Wraps 93
Quinoa Roast Beef Wraps with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese 94
Salmon, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Quinoa Wraps 95
10 Stupendous Soups, Stews, and Chilies 97
Flavorful Soups, Stews, and Chilies 97
Vegetable Soup with Quinoa 98
Quinoa Leek Soup 99
Cream of Broccoli Soup with Quinoa 101
Quinoa Minestrone 102
Tuscan Bean Quinoa Soup 103
Lentil Stew with Quinoa 104
Chicken and Quinoa Confetti Soup 105
Quinoa Beef Stew 106
Quinoa Texas Chili 107
Turkey Chili with Quinoa 109
Quinoa Corn Chowder 110
Quinoa Seafood Gumbo 111
Shrimp and Corn Quinoa Bisque 112
Easy Snacks and Appetizers 115
11 Delicious Dips and Spreads 117
Behold, the Food Processor 117
Quinoa Cannellini Bean Dip 118
Spinach Dip with Quinoa 119
Layered Mexican Quinoa Dip 120
Eggplant Quinoa Dip 121
Black Bean Hummus with Quinoa 122
Cucumber Mousse with Quinoa Caviar 123
12 Stuffed and Wrapped Snacks 125
Tips for Make-Ahead Dishes 125
Tips for Stuffing and Wrapping 126
Crispy Quinoa-Stuffed Wontons 127
Herb and Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms 129
Feta and Quinoa Stuffed Grape Leaves 130
Wild Mushroom Goat Cheese Quinoa Puff Pastries 131
Spinach Parmesan Quinoa Puffs 132
Ricotta Eggplant Quinoa Rolls 133
Quinoa Lettuce Wraps with Sausage, Cranberries, and Pine Nuts 135
13 Fantastic Finger Foods 137
The Basics of Bruschetta 137
Quinoa Tomato Bruschetta 138
Baked Quinoa Crab Cakes 139
Wild Mushroom Risotto Quinoa Cakes 140
Sausage Quinoa Croquettes 141
Rosemary Quinoa Polenta Cakes 142
Baked Quinoa Artichoke Squares with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto 144
Vegetarian Empanadas with Quinoa 145
Blackened Chicken Quinoa Empanadas 147
Quinoa Spinach Balls 148
Baked Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Tenders 149
14 Starter Salads 151
Quinoa in Salads and Slaw 151
The Basics of Vinaigrettes 152
Quinoa Carbonara with Fresh Spring Peas, Topped with Quail Eggs 153
Wild Arugula Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette 155
M Café’s Scarlet Quinoa Salad 156
Smoked Turkey Quinoa Salad on Endive 157
Five-Spice Chicken Quinoa in Radicchio Cups 158
Chicken Quinoa Lettuce Cups 159
Radicchio Cups with Quinoa and Citrus Salsa 161
Summer Quinoa Slaw with Cider Vinaigrette 162
Delicious Dinners 163
15 Vegetarian Dinners 165
Fresh, Frozen, or Canned Vegetables? 165
Quinoa “Pasta” and Lentils 166
Quinoa with Roasted Pine Nuts and Cilantro 167
Red Beet Quinoa and Zucchini Noodle 168
Egg Fried Quinoa with Green Peas 170
Quinoa Veggie Burgers by Chef Chris Barnett 171
Quinoa Lentil Burgers 172
Lemon Herb Quinoa with Asparagus 173
Eggplant Quinoa Parmesan 174
Grilled Vegetables on Quinoa Muffins with Basil Aioli 175
Quinoa Tamale Casserole with Golden Raisins 177
16 Perfect Poultry Entrées 179
Chicken Cooking Tips 179
Herb-Baked Chicken Quinoa Casserole 180
Barbeque Chicken Quinoa Casserole 181
Grilled Chicken with Sweet Quinoa Relish 182
Quinoa Cornish Hens with Lemon 184
Quinoa Indian Chicken Curry 185
Turkey Quinoa Picadillo 186
Turkey with Quinoa Wild Mushroom Risotto 188
17 Meaty Main Dishes 191
Pros and Cons of Eating Beef, Pork, and Lamb 191
Why Quinoa Is an Important Part of Meat Dishes 192
Beef and Quinoa Stuffed Artichokes 192
Beef with Smothered Peppers, Onions, and Quinoa 194
Beef Quinoa Tamales 195
Skillet-Baked Quinoa-Crusted Pork Chops 197
Beef and Pork Quinoa Meatballs 198
Pork Chops with a Twist 199
Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Lemon Quinoa 200
18 Seafood Suppers 203
Seafood Suggestions 203
Quinoa Jambalaya 204
Quinoa Shrimp Creole 206
Achiote Roasted Red Snapper with Quinoa 208
Tilapia over Quinoa 210
Grilled Halibut with Quinoa, Asparagus, Spinach, and Fortun’s Lemon Dill Caper Wine Sauces 212
Roasted Salmon, Quinoa, Fennel, Radish, and Blood Orange Salad 214
Poached Salmon with Cucumber and Tomato Quinoa Salad 215
Quinoa and Lobster Thermidor 217
Ceviche Nikkei 219
Scrumptious Side Dishes 221
19 Versatile Veggie Sides 223
Easy One-Pot Meals 223
Red Pepper Broccoli Rabe with Quinoa 224
Garlic Kale Quinoa Sauté 225
Quinoa with Tomatoes, Mint, and Lemon 226
Parmesan Quinoa with Asparagus Tips 227
Quinoa au Gratin 228
Baked Zucchini Quinoa with Gruyère and Parmesan 230
Tri-Color Pepper and Pistachio Quinoa 232
Caramelized Onion Quinoa 233
Quinoa with Hearts of Palm and Avocado 234
20 Nut- and Bean-Based Dishes 235
Nutritional Powerhouses 235
Toasting and Roasting Nuts 236
Toasted Almond Quinoa Pilaf 236
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Quinoa and Pecans 237
Steamed Broccoli with Quinoa and Cashews 238
Quinoa with Fava Beans, Red Onion, and Fresh Mint 239
Three-Bean Quinoa Salad 240
Red Beans with Quinoa “Rice” 241
21 Even More Super Sides 243
Flavor Fun with Herbs 243
Quinoa Lentil Paillard 244
Quinoa Polenta with Parmesan and Sage 245
Herb Quinoa with Lemon and Chives 246
Quinoa-Stuffed Chili Peppers 247
Roasted Pumpkin with Spicy Jalapeño Quinoa 248
Delectable Desserts 251
22 Crumbles, Cookies, and Bars 253
Flour: The Key Ingredient 253
Baked Apples with Quinoa Crumble 254
Chef Jessica’s Chocolate Strawberry Quinoa Maki 255
Chocolate-Chip Quinoa Cookies 257
Oatmeal Raisin Quinoa Cookies 258
Lemon Quinoa Cookies 259
Peanut Butter Quinoa Cookies 260
Chocolate Quinoa Nut Bars 261
23 Puddings, Pies, and Cobblers 263
The Scoop on Pie 263
Cobblers Made Simple 263
Quinoa Bread Pudding with Golden Raisins and Bourbon Sauce 264
Fit Chef Katy Clark’s Tropical Quinoa Pudding 265
Simple Quinoa Pastry Piecrust 266
Easy Quinoa Graham Cracker–Style Piecrust 267
Quinoa Apple Pie with Frozen Yogurt 268
Southern Pecan Pie with Quinoa Crust 269
Key Lime Pie with Quinoa Crust 270
Quinoa Georgia Peach Pie 271
Wild Berry Quinoa Cobbler 272
Cakes, Cupcakes, and Crepes 273
Tips for Perfect Cakes 273
Pineapple Upside-Down Quinoa Cake 274
Triple-Chocolate Torte with Hazelnut Quinoa 276
Lemon Poppy Seed Quinoa Cupcakes 277
Carrot Quinoa Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting 279
Raspberry Cream Quinoa Crepes 280
Glossary 283
Resources 297
Contributing Chefs 299
Index 305