where do i buy quinoa?

[jennlin]

yes, the answer is "everywhere"...but where is the best quality for the best price?

i'll admit, i'm new to quinoa. my MIL gave me a bag of it when she first heard about it a couple months ago, but i was too afraid to try it. she told me to mix it with my rice..and it wasn't very good. lately, i've been looking at recipes, and have made it plain, and it is DELICIOUS. i want to eat it a lot more...but i've never bought my own...i have no idea how much it cost also.

so....teach me?

[kwpnjumper55]

Costco, best price that I have found

[Deleted]

Oh you mean keen-oh-ah?

[Deleted]

Bulk section at the grocery...I typically go to FM as it's closest and cheapest for us.

[joenali]

I usually buy it in bulk from QFC, it's usually cheaper that way.

[picksthemusic]

Please share the plain recipe yumminess!

[jennlin]

Jul 24, 2012 17:48:39 GMT -5 picksthemusic said:

Please share the plain recipe yumminess!

lol. it's literally plain. 1/2 cup quinoa, 2 cups water..boil for 15 minutes, turn off for 5 minutes and absorb water. salt and pepper to taste. i've been eating it as a side dish to fish, steak, veggies. anything. i roasted some broccoli, and put it on top of plain quinoa...and that was my dinner.

and yes, uw..kee no uh.

[jennlin]

how much does it cost per pound usually? (approx)

[mkate710]

Costco - $10 for a 4lb bag

[emyinpink]

bulk bins or costco are my recommendations too

[Deleted]

I've never bought it but I'm thinking I'm going to have to try it now.

[emyinpink]

DH usually uses chicken broth too. Or sometimes we'll get flavored quinoa like curry quinoa.

[mkate710]

I toast the quinoa in EVOO or butter and white wine before cooking it, then cook in chicken broth. I actually really like it!

[Deleted]

I get it at Costco.. nice big bag! I add a boullion cube to mine when I boil it.