Rinse the quinoa first and then toast it in a pan before adding the other ingredients. Game changer for this grain!!
@B_Bodziak4 ай бұрын
Red quinoa tastes like chocolate to me
@patricialee14774 ай бұрын
Great experiment! I love the way your family is willing to try just about ANYTHING! That precious Braydon will try ANYTHING. He will never starve, that's for sure! Brooke, you do a super job in this field you've chosen. Thank you for being so down to earth and real.
@annikajacobsen52054 ай бұрын
Another way of making a meal stretch, is to take cans of chickpeas, drain most of the liquid, then use an immersion blender, to make a smooth paste. I add that paste to any meal that has a sauce in it. You cannot taste it at all, and it adds so much more protein😊
@B_Bodziak4 ай бұрын
And you can put it in a freezer bag, flatten it out, score the plastic with the dull side of the knife and freeze. Once frozen, remove the scored block and break into squares. This is great to do with fresh, peeled garlic... Those $3 big bags of peeled garlic at Aldi. Make a paste in your food processor, and follow the bag, scoring from above. This way you always have fresh garlic on hand to add a square to soups, stews, to frying pans, etc. it's so much cheaper than buying by the bulb and even cheaper than garlic powdwr and it lasts a good 12 months frozen. It also tastes better than powder
@puffygirl25274 ай бұрын
rinsing the quinoa well before cooking will help with the flavor
@SouthernFrugalMomma4 ай бұрын
Did it! I actually did it hours before. I forgot about it and left it sitting 😂
@SusieCalis4 ай бұрын
The key to good tasting quinoa is to RINCE, RINCE, RINCE, before cooking! The flavour becomes much sweeter and milder.
@whittkatt4 ай бұрын
I use quinoa in place of the cracked wheat in a tabbouli salad, with parsley, mint, cucumber, tomato, onion, lemon juice and olive oil. Mmmm
@erinj96424 ай бұрын
Great idea!
@marywells20414 ай бұрын
The colour of your hair is absolutely gorgeous !!!!!It is a true platinum!!!Oh,and I love your videos!🥰🥰🥰🥰
@BuildingsNBridges4 ай бұрын
I really like making cold Greek quinoa salad in the summer with cooked, cooled quinoa, diced green peppers, red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, cucumbers, etc and make a Greek dressing with lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt/pepperetc.
@leraedrayton47174 ай бұрын
Sounds yummy
@samiam21803 ай бұрын
Ooh yum!👍
@cindycollins17592 ай бұрын
I also add fresh spinach
@beckyleheny86364 ай бұрын
Hey Brooke, Ive been real hesitant to make quinoa but Ill give it go! I have to tell you I bought a small freezer 5 cb. ft. maybe...well, I started to make a bunch of freezer meals but in two serving sizes. I am having so much fun doing it. Ive made some of the ones you made too. I also started my 5 dollar pantry items. You have been such a blessing. I even started canning again. It just goes to show you can teach an old dog (I'm 71) knew tricks! We do love breakfasts for dinner! One favorite is Dutch Babies!! Love ya Brooke 😊
@B_Bodziak4 ай бұрын
I like to mix quinoa with rice and top it with anything that has a gravy or sauce, like stir frys, curries, even beef stew
@cathiek80284 ай бұрын
You are so much fun to watch! And thank you for trying new recipes. Awesome!
@kimberlypoteet13324 ай бұрын
You can also make it like a burrito bowl. My personal favorite is season it like you would your Mexican rice then add black beans, jalapeños, chopped mango, taco/fajita meat and chopped avocado with a nice spoon of salsa on top. It is very delicious.
@yvonnepalmquist86764 ай бұрын
The website Damn Delicious has a one skillet Mexican Quinoa recipe my DIL made, it's the only Quinoa dish I ever enjoyed.
@tinacollinsworth95074 ай бұрын
The 2nd and 3rd recipe looks the best. Can't wait to try!! Thank you so much. Is quinoa expensive in your area? It kind of is where I live. But I like it. Have a blessed evening ❤❤❤😊😊
@angelameredith41324 ай бұрын
This is an excellent!!! series !!! Thank you, sweetheart
@lucyphenicie52364 ай бұрын
Thank you , Brooke, so much as always for trying the quinoa. In different ways for us,and getting your family to taste them. They are so good about it! Loved them cooking the copy cat meal!! They did great, and it's good for guys to know how to cook things,to help with laundry, and basic cleaning to help you. You do canning, chickens, berry picking etc. Your channel and home schooling. Wow!! When do rest??
@danielledufresne5024 ай бұрын
Fairly new to this channel but the couple of months that I have been watching, gotta admit ... I literally use these videos now every week to do grocery shopping. What's amazing too me as I watch these simple, yes simple recipes, I think SO EASY like why didn't I think of that! Finding you 30 years ago as a young girl in an apartment would have been great. & I gotta say, Braden ... he cracks me up! Reminds me very much of myself when I was young. Ain't nothing he doesn't eat & actually likes it too! His reactions are too funny & pretty much predictable.
@abou89634 ай бұрын
We have a restaurant that serves with 7 items like spinach, tomatoes, beets, walnuts, pecans, carrots, radishes, seeds, Cucumbers, feta cheese, Kalamata olives , or red onion. Then you choose meat for top like chicken, tuna, avocado, or hard-boiled egg. Then you choose a bean also for protein, like pinto, black, or canneloni. Protein rich, healthy...
@janmclain63014 ай бұрын
Thank you for always mentioning the texture. It truly matters to me!
@jillgott65674 ай бұрын
Using 1 can of Chicken and chopped Broccoli Stems to the Cheesy Quinoa would still be a budget meal especially for 5-6 servings - Good job Brooke !
@rosemarie39084 ай бұрын
and mushrooms too.
@DebbieandEddieBFF4 ай бұрын
Sounds good❤
@B_Bodziak4 ай бұрын
What does canned chicken taste like and is it that much cheaper than buying a large $4-5 split chicken breast and cooking and chopping it to make the equivalent of two cans?
@B_Bodziak4 ай бұрын
Really, any type of veggie, even halved cherry tomatoes... Maybe, using half quinoa and half cauliflower rice. I add quinoa to soups for added fiber.
@rosemarie39084 ай бұрын
@@B_Bodziak i prefer reg chicken breast to the canned chicken. but if my money is low. then i add the canned chicken.
@rebeccacheshire78164 ай бұрын
I top my quinoa with sauté red onion, garlic, mushrooms, steamed diced sweet potatoes, chick peas, and lastly, handful baby spinach. I top it with balsamic dressing. It’s great southwest style with corn, back beans, and fire roasted tomatoes.
@shellyturner27664 ай бұрын
Yes! There's a recipe called Southwestern Black Bean, Quinoa And Mango Salad. I used to meal prep this for a week's worth of lunches. Source: Skinnytaste.
@angelh16084 ай бұрын
That sounds amazing!
@idgie19654 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will try this!
@crisbush20344 ай бұрын
You can also make it cold, like a tobuli salad. Dice cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro or parsley add lime or an oil and vinegar type dressing. Also, you can take it, precooked, and grind it up and add it to cookies, oatmeal, etc. Can't taste the difference
@kathyhanson5094 ай бұрын
I was gonna say the same thing. I've had it once and it's pretty good 👍
@nanajani58474 ай бұрын
Yes! Chef Ramsey has a GREAT recipe for this!
@tenthousanddaysofgratitude4 ай бұрын
I love tabouli!
@jenniferlisow29014 ай бұрын
That's my favorite way to eat quinoa, in tabouli. so yummy & healthy!
@TF-mw4sy18 күн бұрын
Brooke, i like that you allow your kids to have an opinion on the food, and you don't berate them if they are honest (albeit hurtful 😂) ❤❤
@stevethornber6773 күн бұрын
Hi Brooke, you also could use it as a filler for hambergers along with the other things you might mix in your hamburger meat., add it to any of your tasty home made soups, and as you mentioned in this video chicken stir fry. and meatloaf, meatballs. ❤❤❤❤Debbie T.
@annamaria87554 ай бұрын
I love that your kids give us their honest opinion.
@onlymelani4 ай бұрын
I love it. I make bowls out of them chicken and veggies on top is really good
@JaneLight-n6j4 ай бұрын
I just wanted to get on here, not because of this video, but because I wanted to tell you that you have become a source of brightness for me. Your videos are full of your personality and your family and I love it.....I'm a 62 year old retired woman and it's just me and my doggie. My boyfriend enjoys watching you too. I have a sister that is diabetic. Is there a way that you might try to come up with some tasty diet stuff that she might try? You're smart with food, so I know you can do this. My family is from West Virginia, but we live in Union City, Ohio so we're used to all different kinds of food. It would be much appreciated. I love you to pieces.....❤. Stay the way you are Brooke, don't let people change who you are. 😊
@bobbis.1724 ай бұрын
I LOVE quinoa! Cook in broth, season it up, toss in some chopped kale/spinach, broccoli, shredded/finely diced carrots, then cook and chop up some chicken to top the quinoa when you plate it, and crumble a little feta cheese (if youre not doing budget version) and squeeze lemon juice over top of that and it's absolutely DIVINE.
@bobbis.1724 ай бұрын
I forgot to say I mix in some basil pesto and a little drizzle of balsamic/olive oil, as well.
@gingerhitzke91854 ай бұрын
Your hair color looks great. I love how shiny it is.
@NaturalMystic4204 ай бұрын
I like it cold on salads too! Brings a great texture. If you overcook it will be gummy. 😉Should be loose like rice 🍚. ❤
@MomBehindTheComputer4 ай бұрын
I make a quinoa salad with mango, peppers, and corn dressed with just lemon juice and it’s so light and tasty!
@francesm53734 ай бұрын
my fave quinoa recipe is : quinoa (cooked however you like it) topped with stir fried kale with garlic and lemon!! its so yummy, i used to eat it all the time!!
@ambert34044 ай бұрын
You are the only person I follow that as soon as I see you post I watch. It doesn't matter if I'm sad mad happy or whatever. I just don't get tired of your videos . Most others I watch a bit later if I'm not in the right mood lol. But I just love your personality. You are always so sweet and I enjoy your videos so much .
@SouthernFrugalMomma4 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!!!
@angelameredith41324 ай бұрын
Brooke, I took time to listen to your video again so I could write down recipe for Chessy Baked Quinoa. I’m do excited to make it!! Blessings to you all.
@c_j_ak3 ай бұрын
This was a fun video. 😊 I eat quinoa every morning for breakfast. I cook it in unsweetened almond milk with salt and cinnamon 😋
@SusanSagliano4 ай бұрын
I just love watching you and your family! All of you are adorable! Thank you for hours of enjoyment and positivity!
@mimismegalife49764 ай бұрын
Hey, you won't know until you try! The older I get the more nutrition plays a role in my cooking 🍳.
@veronica9784 ай бұрын
It’s a texture thing for me as well… flavor wise I like it.
@c_j_ak3 ай бұрын
I used to make this a lot as a side when I made fish. I would cook it in chicken broth and a little salt.👌
@Loristhriftykitchenpantyr4 ай бұрын
quinoa stuffed peppers are amazing. You make a stuffing except using cooked quinoa instead of meat. Stuff the peppers as usual with cheese and tomato or spaghetti sauce . Bake until done I think it is like 375 or 400 for about 45 minutes, checking at 30 minutes to make sure they are not overcooked. It is amazing.
@LaTanyaMikell-h4d4 ай бұрын
❤ it I always use tomatoes and garlic and chicken and broccoli and sometimes wraps up with eggs my family loves it
@maryjanespangler74884 ай бұрын
I love your new series. It was a lot of fun watching you and your family test each recipe. Can’t wait to see the next one!
@stac11264 ай бұрын
Leftover cold quinoa is good too, especially as a protein on a salad
@teresialynch44074 ай бұрын
Use balsamic dressing with diced apples as a cold salad is amazing
@DelgadaAlcove4 ай бұрын
I really like that you cook in a kitchen like mine. Nothing fancy, just home.
@vanessah3144 ай бұрын
In my home we use it like rice, good base for soupy things like chili. We also do burito bowls and "fried rice" with it.
@janmclain63014 ай бұрын
Thank you for the honest reviews!
@racheladams52994 ай бұрын
I add 1 cup of cooked quinoa per pound of ground beef when making meatloaf.
@trishdyer79404 ай бұрын
❤love your channel! I am in East TN also so we cook very similar. I use Quinoa in good old fashion cucumber, onion and tomato salad. I just throw some quinoa in for the extra nutrition.
@MyBlazingLife4 ай бұрын
I’ve mixed quinoa with lentils, brown rice, diced cucumbers and red peppers, and tuna fish, mayo, salt, pepper, celery salt, and salad supreme seasoning. So good! My boys like it cold, but it tastes good warmed up too.
@bekahmaery4 ай бұрын
I laughed when she said my fear of cluster circles…lololol
@angelarothbauer80964 ай бұрын
I seriously have this - they creep me out
@kaycee184 ай бұрын
I like to sub quinoa for bulgur wheat in a cold salad. Add cucumber, tomato, shredded carrots, green onion and mix in a lemon vinagrette. It's very tasty alongside a baked winter squash.
@cynthiajudkins22504 ай бұрын
Thx Brooke I'll give it a try. I once made some rice and mixed some quinoa with it
@TMCEH4 ай бұрын
Budget meal- Can of chickpeas in a skillet with some oil, then add in a bag of frozen peas and carrots, dump in a can cream of chicken. Mix in cooked rice. Top with pepper (and shredded Parmesan if you fancy!)
@i2sky5324 ай бұрын
I love that you include grains and legumes in your food plans
@ashlipope50794 ай бұрын
I have to say the quinoa creeps me out a bit lol. I am glad to see you trying some recipes w it. Thank you!
@keepitsimple25934 ай бұрын
It's also a good substitute or filler like lentils are. You can do half quinoa or lentils and half meat. Basically to bulk up a meal.
4 ай бұрын
My first thought when I tried Quinoa was the wired circles! lol. But I haven’t tried it in recipes. Also, your make looks great! Love all of ya’ll!
@melodep2754 ай бұрын
I love that you’re willing to try things you’ve never tried before. I also I don’t care for quinoa maybe its the texture idk. I do like farro, its different nutrition but I will use it in recipes that call for quinoa.
@LeeGA29254 ай бұрын
I have ate it for breakfast I mixed almond milk with blueberries in it. I got at sprouts. It’s delicious add brown sugar and butter
@lauriepaganelli41524 ай бұрын
Good job momma! We love quinoa! Our favorite is cooking it with half n half coconut milk & water and a couple kefir lime leaves, (or zest a lime and squeeze half of juice) s&p to taste. AMAZING
@BLUECRABNETWORK3 ай бұрын
So, nutty. I always have quinoa with a meat and a green veg and it sort of takes the place of rice or other starch. 🎉😊
@sandrabiegel55173 ай бұрын
Yoùr hair color is so pretty. Thank you for your videos
@lucilleward8064 ай бұрын
I have never made quinoa before, but now looking forward to trying these recipe. Love your children’s evaluation of each recipe. They are such great boys.
@laurieduarte875216 күн бұрын
Love your videos you have such a beautiful family god bless ❤
@SouthernFrugalMomma14 күн бұрын
You are so kind!! Thank you!
@RollAMileInvestigates4 ай бұрын
It’s so funny because I’ve been watching your videos for while and I think that’s first time Kylen did pass out ❤❤❤
@letishaallen81964 ай бұрын
I like to use quinoa in soups! It substitutes for rice very well.
@trueunknown71623 ай бұрын
Quinoa, summer salad with tomatoes and onions and cucumbers, and feta cheese and there’s a couple other ingredients but it’s yummy
@vickiambro67944 ай бұрын
It's way worth it!!
@pamelaguillory60694 ай бұрын
A can of peas and carrots and tuna put in that casserole. Just for something different. Try shredded cabbage with the fritters will give them right texure
@janeg85854 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing these budget meals! With food prices going up with no end in sight, I am definitely going to start eating more beans, lentils, and now quinoa!
@hilariecalijo46434 ай бұрын
I agree about the texture of quinoa. Also , love Ryders hair.
@lorricorneal7613 ай бұрын
Quinoa is awesome in salads and in veggie black bean burgers
@realsteelmagnolia4 ай бұрын
Love you, Girl ❤ Quinoa though? We call that birdseed here in Georgia, lol.
@mariafree67374 ай бұрын
I agree feed it to the birds.
@jbuck19754 ай бұрын
I love watching your budget meal videos. I'm learning to cook for myself and I like quick , cheap meals. I'm trying to figure out how to cook white rice. And how to make tasty pinto beans. I'm not too picky. I would love meals that I could make a bunch and freeze some. I did mashed potatoes before .
@juliek60364 ай бұрын
It's yummy I haven't had it in a while
@JenniferTaul-le7sk3 ай бұрын
You can make it sweet by cooking it with cinnamon sticks and apple pie spices. Once cooked add applesauce or cooked apples
@SandraChampenois4 ай бұрын
Thanks your delicious and ingenious ideas, we diversify our way of eating and cooking... Your sons are cute...They answer as they like...Their face, also...😊
@beckagore53124 ай бұрын
I love quinoa, but my fam only likes it. But they love it in replacement of rice in my stuffed bell peppers. You can keep it vegetarian, but I add it to ground Italian sausage, onions, marinara, garlic, herbs, Parmesan! Stuff the peppers & bake! It really shines in that dish! It's also nice as a cold salad! Similar to a rice or pasta salad. You can make it Greek inspired, Italian inspired, or Southwest style with black beans, corn, red onions, and so on! Thanks for the great videos! ❤
@kimberlypoteet13324 ай бұрын
I will check that one out for sure.
@58breezing4 ай бұрын
Let the quinoa cool & add some to a salad. Bangin'..... Wonderful content... ! TY...
@DavidHadley-hx1xz4 ай бұрын
Use it in place of rice in baked stuffed peppers
@bundydata4 ай бұрын
It's fine I like barley and most grains they take on the flavor of what goes w it
@joycehowell14824 ай бұрын
Hmmm , very interesting ✌️❣️
@allisonlaubenthal50964 ай бұрын
Try it like a pasta salad.. no mayo olive oil. So good.
@tlcgma4 ай бұрын
I love quinoa. I think it's like a super tasty rice (for me the texture). Plus it's a complete protein, very good for vegan or vegetarian folks.
@daniellecook71664 ай бұрын
Floam! 😂 Dusty, that is so accurate 😂
@marykelly9144 ай бұрын
I love how your guys is your taste tester❤
@lucindasutt73654 ай бұрын
The Cheese Pie Bake would be good for breakfast. Add maybe Maple Syrup and Butter, or Jelly or fruit to the top.
@pamelabalboa51744 ай бұрын
You always all brave. I have a hard time trying new things and the texture would be a hard no.
@bethmcbride99314 ай бұрын
I used to do a Mexican skillet meal using quinoa that was really good
@andreamills58524 ай бұрын
I can't eat seeds but I don't know if it would make a difference but I've seen the chefs toast the quinoa before cooking it. 😊❤😊
@lisapelland44714 ай бұрын
Yes! Quinoa is a super food and after cooked and cooled it's good in a salad but I like it in hot foods too. Have you tried chia seeds? There's recipes for chia seed pudding. I like the vanilla but my family likes the chocolate. Very good for you too. I actually got a quinoa TV dinner at aldis and it was delicious and quinoa is great in any soup too. Just hide it in anything because it's so healthy!
@annirvin65554 ай бұрын
I agreed with Bray with 6👍🙏
@AGee22174 ай бұрын
I like quinoa prepared the way you would a vinegar based pasta salad.
@Melissasch14 ай бұрын
On using quinoa- first rinse it well, like you would beans. Doing this can take away some of the more bitter undertones. 2nd, mix it 50/50 with rice and cook it in the same pot. You get the benefit of the quinoa but it helps with those that have texture issues.
@B_Bodziak4 ай бұрын
Always add garlic as the last thing to saute. If garlic cooks as long as chopped onions to get them translucent, it will make the garlic bitter
@denisee45704 ай бұрын
First off, I love love your channel...my hubby and I thought Dusty looked like he was wearing a hospital gown...we love you Dusty!! I'm a texture person, so I'm really glad Ryder shared his opinion on that!! ❤❤❤
@kellyclark75174 ай бұрын
I have stuffed peppers with quinoa instead of the rice and they were vegetarian style, but they were pretty good! So when you cut up the pepper, you had the nice chunks of pepper to go along with, and I did not feel like spitting the quinoa all over the kitchen😂
@denisefromherz35124 ай бұрын
Ty for the recipes i have a bag of quinoa want yo start using it. My daughter uses weekly cold salads woth it . Hot with broccoli and onions and sauteed garlic yum ..she also made a soup with veg or chicken or beef broth or bone broth. Then added veggies she has on hand yum on that 2. My 2 little grandsons love it too . Im enjoying the new videos. Meat is outrageous now days. I only buy on 21:35 sale and when discounted down in price 😊😊 😊😊
@jodidonaldson29234 ай бұрын
We do quinoa cooked drained with soy sauce on the side
@nildasantiago63304 ай бұрын
U can use anything and it taste really
@joannemathews83944 ай бұрын
Brooke they looked delicious. I love quinoa. the patties looked delicious I will probably try that soon. ❤😊❤