QUINOA
Quinoa has been a staple for peoples of the Peruvian-Bolivian plains for millenia. Incans had thriving crops of quinoa until the invading Spanish forced the indigenous peoples to grow Eurpean crops such as wheat and barley. Quinoa is gluten-free and nutritious, with protein content similar to milk.
Quinoa changes colors as it matures. Above: cooked black quinoa plain and topped with red peppers
Quinoa is seasy to prepare. I buy it in bags, the "Alter Eco" brand. Cook quinoa by first rinsing thoroughly, then adding to boiling water (or stock of your choice) and bring to a boil until the water is gone (approx. 20 minutes). Use one cup of quinoa to four cups of water (4 servings)
I mix cooked quinoa with garlic, black pepper, salt, vegetables or eggs.
Soups, Stews, Stocks
Butternut Squash SoupChoctaw Stew
Corn Soup
Crock Pot Elk Stew
Gazpacho
Osage Strip Meat Soup
Turkey Soup
Tortilla Soup
Vegetable, Turkey and Game Stock
Chips, Dips, Condiments
Bean SalsasChile and Onion Relish
Guacamole Dip
Mango Salsa
Popcorn
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Super Dip
Sweet Potato Salsa
Tomato Salsa
Tortilla Chips
Wojapi
Salads
Everything SaladFruit Salad
Jicama Salad
Poke Salat
Main Dishes
Breakfast PotatoesCeviche
Corn-Crusted Pizza
Crock Pot Roast
Crock Pot Spicy Turkey
Crock Pot Turkey Breast
Crock Pot Turkey Dinner
Elk Steaks
Enchiladas
Fajitas
Intense Chili
Meat and Vegetable Kabobs
Open-Faced Pan-Seared Vegetable Sandwich
Osage Pounded Meat
Pan-Cooked Fish
Poblano Chilies Stuffed with Rice and Vegetables
Prickly Pear Cactus Pads
Salmon
Tepary Bean and Prickly Pear Casserole
Turkey Sloppy Joes
Venison Burgers
Vegetables and Side Dishes
Acorn SquashBaked New Potatoes
Bell Peppers
Chahta (Choctaw) Tamfula
Green Beans
Green Chile
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grits
Jalapeno Grits
Mashed Potatoes
Osage Yonkopinn
Pinto Beans
Plantains
Pumpkin as a Bowl
Spaghetti Squash
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Succotash
Sweet Potatoes
Vegetable Saute
Wild Onions
Wild Rice and Cranberries
Zucchini Canoes
Breads
Chahta (Choctaw) BanahaCorn Bread
Corn, Bean and Turkey Bread
Corn Tortillas
Drinks
Fruit SmoothieDesserts
Fruit SaladFruit Cookie
Grilled Pineapple
Osage Persimmon Cakes