Quinoa???? How do I get my family to eat it?

[MissFish]

I'm doing my annual spring cleaning out of our pantry and freezer. I have a box of quinoa I got for my oldest daughter, but she's off at college. My husband And other daughter are not adventurous eaters. Any ideas of recipes that your family has enjoyed using quinoa?

 

[Sams Scraps]

I cook quinoa & brown rice together & then serve it with chilli con carne
mm delicious

 

[DianeInOz]

I love this https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/southwestern-quinoa-vegetable-casserole-304705

It is called a "vegetable" casserole, but it is really just black beans and corn and tomatoes! Even my picky (really picky) 10 year old likes it!

 

[mariewilcox]

I use it IN my chili in stead of meat (vegetarians here ) One thing with quinoa - make sure you rinse it really really well under running water in a fine sieve - it has as coating that makes it taste bitter if you don't

 

[FormbyGirl]

It is actually a nice addition to a salad also.

 

[Caylynn]

I love quinoa! High in fibre, lots of protein (unusual for a grain), and delicious taste! It is great in salads, as a side dish, or even as a dessert! Here are some recipes from Dietitians of Canada that use quinoa:

Vegetable quinoa salad: https://www.cookspiration.com/recipe.aspx?perma=D43907CF809&g=6
Quinoa Greek salad: https://www.cookspiration.com/recipe.aspx?perma=NitlgwiC4cV&g=9
Quinoa Lunch: https://www.cookspiration.com/recipe.aspx?perma=887DC0707F1&g=9
Quick Quinoa and Veggie Casserole: https://www.cookspiration.com/recipe.aspx?perma=UslKnfb8JH8
Sesame Ginger Veggie Quinoa with Salmon: https://www.cookspiration.com/recipe.aspx?perma=NEuRxbHwj46&g=30
Chocolate Raspberry Quinoa Pudding: https://www.cookspiration.com/recipe.aspx?perma=QAAUaj56M8z&g=30

I love the Cookspiration site for recipes! Lots of dietitian-approved and delicious recipes to be found there. They also have an app.