Quinoa Recipes To Freeze

While quinoa is cooling (you can also do this while it's cooking), prepare the toppings of choice for whichever salad you are going to make (choose from one of the headings). Once quinoa has cooled slightly, mix in toppings and toss to combine well.

Quinoa salad is a delicious and nutritious meal. It’s high in protein and fibre, so you’ll feel full for longer after eating a salad with quinoa as opposed to a plain salad with vegetables. It also has a low glycemic index so it will not cause a blood sugar spike and has been proven to have heart and respiratory benefits. All in all, it’s definitely good for you!

These quinoa salad recipe ideas are fantastic for lunch or a veggie-packed side dish for dinner. Pair them with burgers, steak, pork, or poultry to make a complete meal.

Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Yes, quinoa is gluten-free. It has fewer calories and carbs than white rice, and is a great gluten-free and low-carb alternative to pasta or rice dishes!

Most quinoa salad recipes call for rinsing quinoa before cooking. This is an optional step but I do recommend it. Quinoa has a natural coating that rinsing will wash away. Some people think it tastes bitter or soapy without rinsing while others might say it just has an earthy flavor. Most boxed quinoa is pre-rinsed, so you can rinse it again to be sure, but only if you want to. Just put it in a fine mesh strainer and run cold water over it for a minute or two.

The following quinoa salad recipes will give you a place to start with experimenting with combinations. Feel free to mix and match with different ingredient and flavour combinations.

Cheesy Veggie Quinoa Cups

Quinoa salad is an easy lunch to prepare in advance. It is normally eaten cold so it’s a great option if your office doesn’t have a microwave. Plus, you’ll never have to worry about wilted or soggy lettuce! Store your salad in the fridge in glass meal prep containers for up to 5 days then eat it cold.

You can freeze quinoa on its own, but not the entire assembled quinoa salad. Freezing cooked quinoa is a great way to prep ahead – that way, it’s easy to make a salad with quinoa whenever you want.

After the quinoa cooked, allow it to cool completely. Then, transfer it into freezer storage bags or meal prep containers and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to use it, let it thaw in the fridge for 24 hours then use it to make a fresh salad or any recipe of your choice.

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Freeze cooked quinoa for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge for 24 hours then se it to make a fresh salad.

Calories: 259 kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 47 g (16%) Protein: 11 g (22%) Fat: 3 g (5%) Saturated Fat: 1 g (6%) Sodium: 301 mg (13%) Potassium: 539 mg (15%) Fiber: 8 g (33%) Sugar: 3 g (3%) Vitamin A: 1033 IU (21%) Vitamin C: 40 mg (48%) Calcium: 35 mg (4%) Iron: 3 mg (17%)

Quinoa Salad With Peas & Broad Beans

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Can You Freeze Quinoa? Beginner's Guide

Quinoa. It's everywhere - in salads, in stews, even in meatballs. But did you know that you can freeze quinoa? The next time you whip up a pot of the healthy grain, use this tutorial on how to freeze quinoa, go a little overboard and make a triple, or even a quadruple, batch. Defrost it in the microwave and use it however you please. Easy as pie...well, or quinoa.

And since you're freezing, be sure to cook extra! In a medium to large saucepan (depending on how much quinoa you're cooking), combine one part quinoa with two parts water.

Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

Minute Asian Inspired Quinoa Salad

Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet (or two) and spread the cooked grain out evenly. Let it cool to room temperature.

Measure the quinoa into the desired amounts and scoop into resealable plastic bags. I typically use the sandwich-sized Ziploc bags, which hold 2 cups of cooked quinoa.

Squeeze all of the air out of the bags and seal them. Place the small Ziploc bags into larger freezer-proof Ziploc bags.

Rainbow Quinoa Salad With Chili Garlic Sesame Dressing

Take one or more bags out of the freezer and allow the quinoa to defrost at room temperature. Alternatively, dump the quinoa into a bowl (you may have to cut the Ziploc bag open with scissors to get the quinoa out) and cook it in the microwave for one minute. You're ready to go!

Calories: 626 kcal | Carbohydrates: 109 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 27 mg | Fiber: 12 g

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