Gluten Free One-Dish Baked Quinoa 02/07/2011
 Prompted by the need for a protein-packed recipe and using my baked oatmeal recipe as my guide, I baked up this jewel of a dish using quinoa flakes, and it is just too tasty to keep to myself! To pack a real protein punch, I wanted to do something different - not the typical meat, poultry, or fish. Not even the beans & rice protein combo. I wanted something quick, easy, and kid-friendly. Something healthy without white sugar, and something dairy and egg free. I had my doubts about the quinoa flakes turning out as well as my gluten-free oats do in a similar recipe, but one bite and I was hooked! And you will be, too! The texture is ceamy and light, and the sweetness of the honey really comes through, with no overpowering quinoa flavor. Give this one a try for breakfast or for "brinner" (breakfast for dinner), which is a favorite in my house! Enjoy! Gluten Free Baked Quinoa also dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free 2 cups quinoa flakes 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs (or 1/2 cup egg substitute) Juice of 2 oranges 1 cup rice milk 3 Tablespoons currants, raisins, or other dried fruit 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch salt Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a 2-quart glass baking dish, combine all ingredients and stir. Yes, in the dish. With no greasing. Just put it right in there and stir until it is well-blended, then pop it into the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes. The edges will have a slight golden color, and the center will apper to be set and have a drier appearnace when the quinoa is done. This is excellent with scrambled eggs and fruit. ~g~ Join me in the kitchen and try more of my gluten free recipes. Click here to see all of the recipes I have for you! Living gluten free tastes so good... you'll see! To receive every new gluten free recipe right in your inbox each week along with my latest “A Side of Science” articles like this one be sure to click here to SIGN UP for my FREE E-LETTER! Let's Connect! Do you have Comments about a specific post or recipe? Please share in the “comments” section below! Do you have Questions? Click here to check out my ALL NEW FAQs and you might just find your answer! If you don't find your answer in my FAQs, email me: mailbox (at) glutenfreegigi (dot) com. I’m always happy to hear from you, but need to ask for your understanding and patience when it comes to responding. I receive lots of email these days, which I love, but it can be challenging sometimes to respond to each one. I answer as many of your questions as possible in my How-To videos and posts so everyone can benefit. Keep watching my videos and website for my answer to YOUR question! Follow Along... On Twitter and "Like" me on Facebook! You can also check out my boards on Pinterest and find out what I’m posting on Google+! These are places I like to go have fun and share what’s going on in the Gluten Free Test Kitchen and in my HOME Kitchen! I love following you, too! Make sure you let me know you’re out there! ~g~ Thanks for taking time to visit! Come back for my weekly recipe and how-to video posts on Tuesdays and useful "A Side of Science" articles on Thursdays. If you don't, I'll miss you! My mission here at GlutenFreeGigi.com is to share my experience and knowledge to make gluten free living easy and accessible for everyone. I can help you navigate your gluten free life with ease and confidence because I understand how challenging it can be! Click here to learn more about who I am and my gluten free story. I’m super-excited to have YOU here! The journey's fantastic when you're sharing it with folks who have things in common... I'm glad you're sharing the gluten free journey with me!! P.S. -- Click here to sign up for my free e-Letter so you don't miss a thing! xo, Gluten Free Gigi CommentsHi, Linda! Thanks for checking out this healthy baked quinoa recipe. I hope you get around to trying this, as it is one of the most simple healthy & nutritious dishes I make. It's great for kids, too, with that sweetness from the honey! Thanks, again, for dropping by! :) 02/09/2011 16:33
Gigi! This baked quinoa looks amazing! I have made baked Oatmeal many times, but I love the idea of making it with the quinoa. I am going to make this this weekend for my family! What a great weekend treat! Hi, Kim! I love baked oatmeal, too. I make it on weekends, have leftovers during the week. I just had those quinoa flakes in the freezer, needed a high protein dish, and voila! An idea was born. :) Let me know how you make yours this weekend and how it turns out. I absolutely LOVE the texture - it's so light, yet extremely filling. Based on the texture, I'm thinking of a "cinnamon roll" type baked quinoa next. 02/15/2011 14:53
Hi Gigi JillAnn R 02/15/2011 16:28
Where can I get quiona flakes? Can I use regular quiona? thanks : ) JillAnn, 02/15/2011 20:56
Yummy!!! I make all sorts of things with quinoa, but have never used the flakes before. I think I'll pick some up the next time I'm at the co-op and try this dish. Kelly, 02/18/2011 10:54
I have made baked oatmeal and love it. I have never tried quinoa flakes before, but this has convinced me that I need to get some! It sounds delicious! 03/04/2011 13:56
I started following several gf blogs, lately--and the food is all divine! I made this and it was *awesome.* Thanks! Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Leave a Reply | 
 
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