tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post4728183651383995514..comments2024-03-12T16:28:30.884-04:00Comments on The Iron You: Spicy Mexican Quinoa CasseroleMIke@TheIronYouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08233457791872076487noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-8340073569908119392015-11-08T21:45:42.042-05:002015-11-08T21:45:42.042-05:00I make this casserole quite often and it is a huge...I make this casserole quite often and it is a huge hit in my house. I do add 1 can of black beans, some frozen corn, and occasionally sliced black olives. What I'm wondering is can this be made ahead and then frozen? Has anyone done this and had success reheating it? Do you need to thaw it before baking? jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17309030532386208378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-42642557038679692762015-02-25T03:59:10.851-05:002015-02-25T03:59:10.851-05:00Glorious casserole last night: no prisoners, no le...Glorious casserole last night: no prisoners, no leftovers!rebeldubhttp://www.eclissefilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-34495228891903886162014-10-31T13:28:24.407-04:002014-10-31T13:28:24.407-04:00Cooked quinoa in a dry nonstick completely stuck t...Cooked quinoa in a dry nonstick completely stuck to my pan. I used a cast iron. boo! :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-16394786575349246512014-08-10T08:21:40.769-04:002014-08-10T08:21:40.769-04:00Great dish! Can't wait to make it again.Great dish! Can't wait to make it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-67454548548438723262014-05-30T17:50:45.298-04:002014-05-30T17:50:45.298-04:00I always choose the easiest route. I wash quinoa t...I always choose the easiest route. I wash quinoa thoroughly and then I cook it, using 2 cups of liquid for every cup quinoa, for about 20 minutes (or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water!)<br />As to using chipotle powder instead of chili, I think it's a great idea! :)Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-63903972392774855542014-04-25T09:19:48.060-04:002014-04-25T09:19:48.060-04:00Personally I wash thoroughly the quinoa then cook ...Personally I wash thoroughly the quinoa then cook 1 cup quinoa, with 2 cups of water. Bring to a gently simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.<br />After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the pot from the burner. Let stand for 5 minutes, covered.Then remove the lid, and gently fluff with a fork. Sounds good?<br />As for the spices, do play around, it rarely disappoint!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-48761143148730072832014-04-24T17:14:23.952-04:002014-04-24T17:14:23.952-04:00I went out and bought the items to make this. Cons...I went out and bought the items to make this. Considered how I can tweak it so I can still have some heat yet the rest of the family will eat it. Only to finally have the light bulb come on telling me I have no idea how to cook this quinoa. From looking it up I have seen simple to elaborate steps to ensure the texture is just right. What do you suggest? Also one of my thoughts to change is using chipotle powder instead of chili powder at some point. I suppose the first step is deciding if I even like quinoa before trying to play chef and alter it.D.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740075068395710624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-42501415690740475172014-04-24T17:13:08.284-04:002014-04-24T17:13:08.284-04:00I went out and bought the items to make this. Cons...I went out and bought the items to make this. Considered how I can tweak it so I can still have some heat yet the rest of the family will eat it. Only to finally have the light bulb come on telling me I have no idea how to cook this quinoa. From looking it up I have seen simple to elaborate steps to ensure the texture is just right. What do you suggest? Also one of my thoughts to change is using chipotle powder instead of chili powder at some point. I suppose the first step is deciding if I even like quinoa before trying to play chef and alter it.D.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740075068395710624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-48840190782693627622014-02-19T17:11:47.412-05:002014-02-19T17:11:47.412-05:00Question: What is the sodium content for this... r...Question: What is the sodium content for this... really have to watch that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-5804563631054818272014-01-23T19:45:29.143-05:002014-01-23T19:45:29.143-05:00Just made this and it was delicious!! I added some...Just made this and it was delicious!! I added some extra kale that I had as well. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you for the fantastic recipe!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-38808300126850998512014-01-17T10:22:47.264-05:002014-01-17T10:22:47.264-05:00dur, i cook quinoa all the time and i didn't e...dur, i cook quinoa all the time and i didn't even skip a beat and cooked two cups in stead of one cup...still deliciousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-40142180506507928362014-01-13T19:12:16.934-05:002014-01-13T19:12:16.934-05:00Just made this, brought it into the office and eve...Just made this, brought it into the office and everyone loved it! Thanks!Paul Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-10963679077395702012014-01-09T08:16:23.619-05:002014-01-09T08:16:23.619-05:00I really like the recipe I will try it. I would ho...I really like the recipe I will try it. I would however like to know what "1 serving" is we have the number of calories etc. but how much of the product is a serving?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-21791302383562001472013-12-20T10:24:39.515-05:002013-12-20T10:24:39.515-05:00That's awesome Ramona, I'm not a big fan o...That's awesome Ramona, I'm not a big fan of corn myself but it seems like a lot of people are adding it to this casserole and loving it!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-67479227727049464752013-12-19T11:41:58.884-05:002013-12-19T11:41:58.884-05:00I left out the peppers and added some corn (small ...I left out the peppers and added some corn (small can) to the mix before putting it into the oven - makes it extra creamy!Ramona - A Dutchie Bakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682077414338921383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-75988195949178336262013-12-06T09:48:53.166-05:002013-12-06T09:48:53.166-05:00That's awesome, let me know how you like it!That's awesome, let me know how you like it!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-15987609379547235722013-12-06T09:48:09.521-05:002013-12-06T09:48:09.521-05:00Thanks Mechele!Thanks Mechele!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-58231429763379789422013-12-04T08:03:49.763-05:002013-12-04T08:03:49.763-05:00Putting some quinoa out to soak right now! Think t...Putting some quinoa out to soak right now! Think this will be a great way to finish up my leftover turkey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-2527540690041440402013-11-06T18:48:18.177-05:002013-11-06T18:48:18.177-05:00Love your website! If I didn't have a cold tod...Love your website! If I didn't have a cold today, I'd be making this... looks delicious! Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14847796221044696919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-38102218455175360432013-11-05T18:00:53.673-05:002013-11-05T18:00:53.673-05:00I do love my food to be spicy, I'll concede th...I do love my food to be spicy, I'll concede that. But if you're not a big fan of it it's a good idea to dial it down a notch.<br />And btw, I loooove gouda cheese. Unfortunately we don't get very good gouda 'round here, Certainly not those amazing ones with herbs and spices you can buy at the Farmer's market in Amsterdam: SO GOOD!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-76390748609148605342013-11-05T13:31:49.733-05:002013-11-05T13:31:49.733-05:00I made this the day before yesterday, really enjoy...I made this the day before yesterday, really enjoyed it! Goes great with some low-fat gouda cheese. Although I only used only 1 pepper, I still found it a bit too sharp so I'm going for half a pepper next time ;)Ramona - A Dutchie Bakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682077414338921383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-80653234318777399692013-10-22T10:22:01.548-04:002013-10-22T10:22:01.548-04:00That's awesome, I'm stoked that you enjoye...That's awesome, I'm stoked that you enjoyed it that much!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-5675215903427591472013-10-22T10:21:24.439-04:002013-10-22T10:21:24.439-04:00No, thank YOU for the great idea! I'm so gonna...No, thank YOU for the great idea! I'm so gonna copy it... :-)Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-60516546775457079112013-10-21T20:22:24.478-04:002013-10-21T20:22:24.478-04:00I went to make this tonight but we didn't have...I went to make this tonight but we didn't have peppers or Mexican cheese. Boo! <br /><br />But then, a flash of genius when looking at the Greek quinoa patties recipe: made the casserole with kalamata olives, capers, zucchini, and feta, and it was amazing! Thanks for the great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-83927960811365226392013-10-21T10:27:16.617-04:002013-10-21T10:27:16.617-04:00I had to pop in and say I made this for dinner yes...I had to pop in and say I made this for dinner yesterday. It was really good. I do a lot of healthy recipes and the success of yumminess in them can be lower than there full fat cousins, but this was a dish that stands up to those in flavor. I'll be making it again. I also thought black beans would be a nice addition, and corn sounds good too. My man suggested pulled pork though, of course that would change the nutritional content :-) I'm sure ground beed, shredded chicken or pork would be good though for anyone that feels they need to have some meat. This seems very adaptable to whatever suits someones fancy.<br /><br />I made a double batch to freeze one for sometime when I'm not prepared to cook and I'm really glad I did! We topped ours with a bit of low fat sour cream which was a good addition.<br /><br /> I'm excited to try your eggplant parm with quinoa soon, espeacially now that this similar dish was such a hit. Thanks for the great recipe!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com