Prepare to indulge in the delectable realm of Greek cuisine with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Greek quinoa dish. Embark on a culinary journey to explore the vibrant flavors and textures of this ancient grain, infused with the aromatic herbs and zesty ingredients of Greece. Discover the secrets to creating an authentic Greek quinoa experience, unlocking a world of taste and nourishment that will tantalize your palate and transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.
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BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD
This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!
Provided by Allison.Kaye
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
- Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GREEK QUINOA SALAD
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the salad to allow the flavors to meld.
- Rinse the quinoa in a strainer until the water runs clear. Combine the quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl, fluff with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, olives, green onions, cherry peppers, red onions, cucumbers and dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving. The longer it sits the better the flavor.
- Just before serving, transfer to a platter and sprinkle feta on top.
QUINOA GREEK SALAD
Make and share this Quinoa Greek Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Fluffy
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
- Stir in quinoa.
- Reduce heat to med low and cover.
- Cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
- Stir veggies and cheese into cooled quinoa.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.
GREEK CHICKEN QUINOA BOWL
A fresh twist on Mediterranean cuisine.
Provided by MommaBean3
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Mix Greek yogurt, oregano, lemon juice, black pepper, and granulated garlic together in a large bowl. Add chicken and coat with yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate; let marinate 1 1/2 hours.
- Combine chicken broth, quinoa, and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Let peppers cool for a few minutes before slicing and placing in a bowl.
- Place tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and onion each into a separate bowl.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, feta cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, oregano, dill, and granulated garlic in a bowl. Whisk dressing, making sure to break up feta cheese.
- Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat and let rest about 10 minutes.
- Assemble 6 bowls by spooning quinoa into the bottom. Add cucumbers, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and red onions around the perimeter of the bowl. Add chicken.
- Whisk dressing really well and spoon equally over bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 120.9 mg, Fat 70.2 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 47.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1436.4 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
GREEK-STYLE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS WITH QUINOA
This a Greek take on the classic beef stuffed pepper. Lemon, cinnamon, fennel and oregano spice up traditional ground beef and onions, while healthy quinoa adds extra fiber. There seem to be a lot of steps, but this one goes together in about 20 minutes. It works great if you have pre-browned ground beef in your freezer.
Provided by ElleFirebrand
Categories Grains
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Set a pot of water to boil. Remove tops from peppers and cut in half length-wise. Seed and devein peppers. Reserve pepper tops. Once water has boiled, add peppers and cook for 7-8 minutes. Drain water and run cold water over peppers.
- Finely dice pepper tops.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onion and garlic over medium-high heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Into ground beef, stir lemon juice and zest, tomato sauce, cooked quinoa and spices.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stuff peppers with ground beef mixture. Top with cheese. Place peppers in a greased baking pan and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a 375 degrees F oven for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake and additional 15 minutes.
GREEK-STYLE QUINOA BURGERS
For the right consistency and an extra dash of tang, use a thick Greek yogurt for the cucumber sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Quinoa Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil; add quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes; set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse carrot until finely chopped. Add cooked quinoa, half the scallions, beans, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
- Form mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties (dip hands in water to prevent sticking). If too soft, refrigerate 10 minutes to firm. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium; cook burgers until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and the remaining scallions; season with salt and pepper. Serve burgers in pita topped with cucumber and yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 20 g
GREEK QUINOA SALAD
This take on a Greek salad gives quinoa a new burst of flavor and is packed with protein! Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Provided by Julie
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and cool to room temperature.
- Mix quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion together in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 488.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHARRED ROMAINE GREEK SALAD WITH QUINOA-CRUSTED FETA
Provided by María Del Mar Sacasa
Categories Salad Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Low Cal Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Lunch Salad Dressing Healthy Low Cholesterol Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 4 to 6 servings, Vinaigrette yields 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette:
- 1. In a medium bowl, stir together the olives, herbs, onion, vinegar, and oil. Set aside.
- For the feta:
- 2. Spread the quinoa flour out on a large plate. Beat the egg white in a small bowl. Combine the quinoa with the oregano and red pepper flakes and spread it out on a second large plate. Coat each slice of feta with quinoa flour, dip it in the egg white, and then coat it in the quinoa mixture, pressing down to adhere. Add enough oil to a large skillet to reach 1/2 inch/1.25 centimeters up the sides of the skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook the feta until the quinoa is crisp and the cheese looks melted, about 2 minutes per side. With tongs or a spatula, carefully transfer the feta onto a cutting board. Cut each slice crosswise into roughly 1 inch/2.5-centimeter pieces.
- For the salad:
- 3. Adjust an oven rack to the uppermost position and set the broiler to high (don't adjust the rack if you have a broiler drawer). Remove and discard any of the lettuce's outermost leaves that are damaged. Cut each head in half lengthwise. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. Arrange the lettuce halves, cut side up, on the baking sheets. Season them with salt and pepper and drizzle them with olive oil. Turn them cut side down.
- 4. Broil one of the baking sheets of lettuce until it begins to char, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove it from the oven, turn the lettuce halves cut side up, and broil until charred, 1 to 3 minutes longer. Set the baking sheet on a cooling rack and repeat with the second tray.
- 5. Divide the lettuce among 8 plates. Top each lettuce half with a 1/4 cup of quinoa, roasted tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Stir the vinaigrette to recombine it and spoon some over each salad. Top with the feta and serve with pepperoncini and lemon wedges.
GREEK-INSPIRED QUINOA SALAD
Packed with flavorful power foods, this salad is as delicious as it is healthy and good for you. Served cold, it's perfect for picnics and outdoor gatherings. -Julie Stockel, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK QUINOA
Great to bring as a side dish to a BBQ or as lunch for the week. Easy to make in advance.
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.
- Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 425.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
QUINOA GREEK-INSPIRED SALAD
I love pesto, and quinoa is so good for you. So why not mix them and all the amazingness! Bacon is not necessary; chicken would work, or you could go with no meat at all. Serve hot or cold.
Provided by Jasmine Sohrakoff
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
- Stir pesto, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bacon into the quinoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 667.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
GREEK QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADOS!
This salad is a personal favorite, it is light, healthy, refreshing and quick - perfect for a summer day! Start the quinoa first then chop all your veggies and make the dressing; you'll be done in 15 minutes with a gluten-free, high protein and nutritious meal. Pair it with steak and chilled white wine. BON APPETITE!
Provided by Sweet Tortellini
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring quinoa and water OR chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
- In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, tomatoes, spinach, and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Mix with quinoa.
- Place quinoa on plates and sprinkle with feta and avocado.
- Enjoy!
GREEK QUINOA
Chopped Kalamata olives, cucumber and feta cheese add the taste of the Greek islands to quinoa for this delicious vegetarian side dish.
Provided by Sarah Caron
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and water to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
- In large bowl, toss cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, cheese and olives.
- In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with whisk. Pour over salad and toss well. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking. This will remove the bitter coating and help the quinoa cook evenly.
- Use a ratio of 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water or broth. This will result in light and fluffy quinoa.
- Cook the quinoa over medium heat. Bring the quinoa and water or broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the quinoa light and airy.
- Season the quinoa to taste. You can add salt, pepper, herbs, and spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Greek quinoa is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a healthy option that is packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients. With so many different ways to prepare it, there is sure to be a Greek quinoa recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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