I knew you could freeze rice but I never thought about freezing quinoa, what a great idea! thank you ;) btw how long can you keep those grains in the freezer?

making up all sorts of grains at once is a good idea, especially in the hot summer. and the eggs in this dish are so vibrant!

I feel a little silly asking this but I've seen a lot of recipes lately that call for Quinoa. I've never tasted it before - can someone describe the taste for me before I buy it?

Thanks,

Trish

Quinoa is a wonderful grain. It is hard to describe the taste, of course... but think about a couscous with a more pronounced "nutty" flavor.

alternatively, you can think about bulgur wheat, but with a little smoother feel and taste

I'd say go for it - chances are you will love it!

I just made quinoa and I'm craving it again - this might be the next recipe to try!

This recipe looks fantastic, but any advice on alternative cheeses for people who aren't so into the goat cheese?

I'm a relatively new cook with a goal of trying one new recipe a week (a lofty goal that isn't always met, alas), and your site is a great resource for that. Thanks!

I would like to vouch for the egg salad recipe. I'm a big fan..

What is the best method for reheating the quinoa after it is frozen?

I've found that I prefer quinoa when it's mixed 1:1 with millet. Makes for a more interesting texture, over-all.

YUM!

You can say that again!

Thanks for the freezing tip. That's brilliant.

I have to say that freezing cooked grains doesn't appeal to me. This recipe does, though. From the inimitably creamy avocado dressing to the perfume of cilantro, this dish sounds delicious and nutritious.

What's more, it requires no trip to the store.

Our neighbor's farm-fresh eggs combine with what's in the pantry and the garden to make a perfect dinner.

I can't wait to make this with the lovely, round French zucchini my garden is producing faster than I can use and gift them.

Thanks fo this great idea.

Love the avocado dressing. I've made something similar for pasta but never thought to use it for other things....like quinoa and zucchini!
Great salad!

I like the look of your dish though I have never eaten quinoa . I think the same combo would be great with couscous too.,won't it? You have a fab blog and it tops my blogroll.

Heidi, what a great idea, and a great base for a hot summer day meal- This sounds really delicious and I think I am going to give this a try during the "dog days" of August!

Wow, the photo is amazing and its looks great.

That looks great! I've never tried quinoa, but now I think I have to!

This does look delicious. My problem is I need to substitute the zucchini. I cannot stand the texture of cooked zucchini unfortunately. :( Anyone have thoughts?

That looks delicious! I'm going to have to send a link to my sister, too -- she's a vegetarian and I think she'd like this a lot. (And Diane -- maybe sub your favorite greens for the zucchini? Chopped-up broccoli rabe would probably be tasty in this.)

I'm allergic to avocado! Does anyone have a recommendation for another type of dressing that might go nicely. I'm thinking the balsamic vinaigrette that I usually make (balsamic, olive oil, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper, touch of honey) would probably go well with the other flavors. Any other suggestions?

Quinoa, great stuff! I have a few really good recipes using it, one of which is a sort of couscous, terrific for in the hot, summer months!

Thanks for the reminder.

I used chives instead of cilantro in the dressing and I think the cilantro would've lent a brighter flavor. However, the whole thing was delicious...the pine nuts and crumbled goat cheese bring it together fabulously.

This is totally up my alley. I love quinoa...haven't made it for a couple of months because I was traveling for all of June. Zucchini is great right now and I've been grilling it a couple times a week. this one's a keeper.
Thanks,
julie

Lauren, another great dressing: good quality balsamic, grape seed oil and maple syrup, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt and mustard seeds different and delicious

I don't know what kind of goat cheese did you use, dear Heidi. I cooked it with Goat feta cheese and have to thank you for this recipe. My husband and what is more important children's eat this grain with pleasure.

Hello,
Thanks for your nice recipe. I've just learnt two things : I can froze quinoa and I can cook egg by stopping boiling water and wait for 7 minutes...
Your picture looks really great !

Hello,
Thanks for your nice recipe. I've just learnt two things : I can froze quinoa and I can cook egg by stopping boiling water and wait for 7 minutes...
Your picture looks really great !

THE GREEATEST RECIPE OF ALL TIME!

is what I like to call Cakes Quinoa constrictor....

1/2 lb quinoa
1/4 lb thinly sliced nova lox
some dry oatmeal mixed with marmalade jelly
2 eggs stirred not scrambled
then pan fried till golden in appearance...

Have a side dish of grilled vegetables!

ENJOY! and EAT ON!

This looks like a perfectly refreshing summer dish. Does the quinoa diminish in any way from the freezing? I can't wait to try this with Izzy. I really need more vegetarian dishes in my repertoire..

I also want to ask, what's a good subsitute for goat cheese for ppl who can't eat dairy?

I've recently discovered that the combination of quinoa and couscous is delicious. You get the wonderfully chewy and crunchy texture of the quinoa with the marvelous nutty flavor of the couscous.

I've recently discovered that the combination of quinoa and couscous is delicious. You get the wonderfully chewy and crunchy texture of the quinoa with the marvelous nutty flavor of the couscous.

My mother uses a rice cooker to cook quinoa. It works beautifully and you have all the advantages of a rice cooker (free up the stove, you put it on and leave it). We've been eating a lot more quinoa salads since she started doing this. I'm sure we'll be adding this recipe to our repertoire.

Your eggs looked perfectly cooked, so beautiful.

My experiences with quinoa have been mixed, the flavor is a bit off-putting on my palate.

I bet I would like it more with mix-ins and a light dressing.

sounds wonderful! people should use Quinoa more.

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www.recipes.contentquake.com

ah hah! I've been searching for quinoa recipes, thank you! Do you know if I can make quinoa ahead of time and have as breakfast during the week?

I made this for dinner last night - it was an uncharacteristically warm evening in Amsterdam. It was truly delicious. I doubled the zucchini required in the recipe, and added some soy sauce, sesame oil, and hot peppers to the dressing. It was truly delicious! Surprising and fresh flavors.