Question: Quinoa is best paired with _____?
By: gypsy696
Published: December 15, 2010

Also is it better sweet or savory?

Answers:
Chris Paulk

Quinoa makes a really nice substitution for bulgar and can be used in a Tabouli recipe with mint, garlic, tomatoes, green onions, olive oil and lemon. It's a tasty grain that can be tossed with vegetables like grilled asparagus, broccoli, peppers or spinach. It is high in protein and gluten-free so if you are vegan or vegetarian, it's a nice addition to your diet. You can use it anywhere you would use rice.
I typically use it in savory dishes, but you can fine grind the grain to make a flour for baking cookies, & cakes or homemade pasta.
I like to cook it up with 1/2 OJ and 1/2 chicken or vegetable stock, and serve it with grilled chicken or fish and vegetables.
Jane E. Harkins

I agree with Chris.  I also prefer quinoa to couscous.  I think the two are interchangeable, recipe-wise.  The only difference is that quinoa takes longer to cook.  I recently made a quinoa pilaf, as a side-dish to my husband's steak (instead of the customary potatoes).  It was hearty enough to stand-up to beef.
Tracy Sarich

I love to saute a little shallot, garlic and mushrooms and toast the quinoa before adding chicken broth or water (adding a little cumin, salt, pepper to taste).  I've made this in a vegan version for friends - water only for the cooking liquid - and got rave reviews.