Detox cleanse?

[v-girl]

My rice cooker is from a Korean grocery store. My friend's mom got it for me when I got married. There aren't many settings so I'll watch out for drying out.

[diggitydot]

I almost bought quinoa at Costco this morning and didn't get it because I didn't know how to cook it! Darn! Can it go in a rice cooker?

That's how I always cook quinoa.

[MsSassyBaskets]

Make sure to rinse quinoa before you cook it -- it has a bitter outer coating that can make it taste funny. Some brands are pre-rinsed, others aren't. Best to just rinse it to be sure. I've found that when I make it according to the package instructions (re: amount of water -- it usually says 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water) it's a bit too mushy for me. I usually cut down the water a bit from what the instructions say... 1:1.5 or so. I make tabbouleh with quinoa since I can't eat wheat, and it is one of my favorite "clean" meals.

[diggitydot]

Even the brands that are "pre-washed" should be rinsed before cooking. I've had really great luck with Bob's Redmill, though. They do a great job rinsing their quinoa.

[AmeliePoulain]

I sauté quinoa in a little oil, bullion and onion and then add the water and add peas or mixed veggies sort of like Spanish rice. There's also a good recipe online for quinoa, spinach, and black bean enchiladas.

[AmeliePoulain]

But add frozen veggies once you turn it down to simmer.

[Curegirl]

V, do you have a Fresh and Easy nearby? They have it ready made so you can use it ASAP with whatever veggies etc you want.

[Thirteen]

We eat a lot of quinoa and have for years. The protein is great, and it's not a simple carb, so no spikes in sugar.

DH likes it cooked in chicken or veggie broth, to impart a greater flavor.
2:1 liquid to grain ratio - boil liquid, put in grain, let boil resume, cut heat to low and cover. Usually takes 15 minutes.


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[diggitydot]

I also like it for breakfast with cinnamon, nuts, and some raisins.

[SoonerTexan]

Trader joes might have it premade frozen. Not sure though

[Michele]

Gluten-free question: how long does it take to see results? 1 week? 8 weeks?

[Michele]

Thanks!!

[Thirteen]

Gluten-free question: how long does it take to see results? 1 week? 8 weeks?

Like Cassy said, about 2 weeks. But, you really have to read labels as well to avoid any intake.
Wheat is seemingly in almost everything. Ugh!


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[MsSassyBaskets]

OK, I have to be really straight with you about the gluten free thing. Do you think you might actually be intolerant? If so, do NOT test it out on your own. Head straight to an allergist and get a blood test. If you "try out" a gluten free diet and then realize you might have a real intolerance, you will have to eat gluten again before you can get the test, otherwise you can get a false negative. Going gluten-free is harder than it sounds, it's a huge lifestyle change. I really wouldn't recommend it it for anyone who doesn't need to for a medical reason.

[Thirteen]

OK, I have to be really straight with you about the gluten free thing. Do you think you might actually be intolerant? If so, do NOT test it out on your own. Head straight to an allergist and get a blood test. If you "try out" a gluten free diet and then realize you might have a real intolerance, you will have to eat gluten again before you can get the test, otherwise you can get a false negative. Going gluten-free is harder than it sounds, it's a huge lifestyle change. I really wouldn't recommend it it for anyone who doesn't need to for a medical reason.

My son and I are.


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