Toasted Quinoa
Good morning. Another day, another To-Do List! 
I’m going to run 6.0 miles later, but I wanted to start my morning off on the “right foot,” so to speak. I did a little strength training in my living room:
- 30 push-ups
- 10 10-second wall squats
- 100 bicycle crunches
One thing I do NOT like about marathon training is that strength training has completely fallen by the wayside! If you read my blog six months ago, you’d know I use to do a mini strength routine like this every morning! I miss it and want to re-integrate it into my schedule.
Breakfast was delicious!
Toasted Quinoa
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup dry quinoa
- 1 tablespoon ground flax
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Wash quinoa and drain.
- Mix quinoa with remaining ingredients.
- Spread quinoa out on baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over yogurt with fruit.
Such a pretty (and tasty!) breakfast.
Off to cram for my Anatomy final… I cannot wait for class to be over, truthfully.
Toasted quinoa is being added to the new Recipe page!
The first step toward change is acceptance. Once you accept yourself, you open the door to change. That’s all you have to do. Change is not something you do, it’s something you allow. ~Will Garcia
Posted by: Caitlin 63 comments
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 8:49 am
I love quinoa, but have never had it toasted. It sounds really good!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 8:55 am
I did a strength routine this morning too! well, I did level 1 of the 30 day shred, and it basically killed my arms once again. I’ve lost so much strength/endurance…
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 8:57 am
I’ve had toasted quinoa, but for dinner, not breakfast. It is one of my favorite grains, so I don’t know why I never thought of this idea before. Genious!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Looks delish! I keep meaning to give quinoa — I tried it once, but didn’t really add anything to it, making it seem sort of bland (duh …). Thanks for the recipe!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:05 am
awesome. you should probably market and sell your toasted couscous as vegan gluten-free granola…
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:06 am
iiiiiii mean quinoa
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:06 am
I have never had quinoa for breakfast but I am going to give it a try now. I like the idea of toasting it in the oven, it looks delicious that way!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Havea good run!!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:09 am
Good luck on your test!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:19 am
What a great idea! I have some quinoa and that would be so good on yogurt instead of granola!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Good luck on your test and run!
You’ve inspired me to do some strength training in the morning now too. It’s so quick, and it beats trekking through the snow to the gym.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:21 am
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:23 am
One thing I’ve learned is that strength training really helps with endurance. Nothing like having well-developed legs and skinny sticks for arms!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:25 am
this might be a silly question… but do you have to cook the quinoa first?
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caitlin Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:25 am
nope, just rinse!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:27 am
Love that quote.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:28 am
I love quinoa. I try to make up a bunch on Sunday so I can toss it into dishes all week!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:30 am
I love quinoa! I will have to try it toasted.
FYI Fitsugar (www.fitsugar.com) did a story on Operation Beautiful today!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Yum!! I’m making quinoa today for a pot luck! The recipe should be on my blog in a few hours
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:38 am
LOVE that quote at the end.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:38 am
i still haven’t tried regular quinoa & now i gotta try your baked kind too! it’s on my own “to do” list.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:40 am
That was one of the only things I hated about training for that half-maratahon– my strength training basically went down the toilet.
Have a great day! That quinoa looks awesome.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I made sure that with my fall marathon I kept my strength training up and it really does help. I did scale back the week or so before the race though. I aim for at least 2-3 days per week.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Great quote
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:48 am
oh that looks so GOOD!
{cant WAIT for the FINALE!!!!}
i like to squeeze in extra strength stuff while im watching tv. do a different exercise through each commercial. it’s fun to do especially when im watching the biggest loser
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:48 am
LOVING your morning quinoa concoctions! Must try one soon
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:51 am
I like that quote — and you’re inspiring me to (maybe) try quinoa from breakfast.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Good luck on your final! Anatomy class was never one of my favorites!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:00 am
I’ve never had quinoa before! I need to try it!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:17 am
I like this quote, I’m posting it to my FB wall today! Great breakfast as usual!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:18 am
I have a huge bag of quinoa in my freezer that I keep forgetting about. Maybe I’ll make some of this to use some up!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I seem to forget about strength training alot. I’m going to try to do at least 20 minutes a day!
Toasted quinoa! Genius!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Ever since you first posted that toasted quinoa recipe I’ve been meaning to try it, maybe I will give it a go today!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:39 am
You know, I’ve been meaning to try quinoa for breakfast for months now — thanks for reminding me! It’s such an awesome grain, especially for vegetarians. Thanks for reminding me — I love your recipe idea!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:40 am
I’ve never tried toasted quinoa, but it looks really good! Interesting idea to use it for breakfast – I would have always thought of it as more of a lunch/dinner item.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Dumb questions: how do you rinse the quinoa? I mean what do you drain it in – all my strainers have holes that are too big, I think the quinoa would just go through.
I do cook with quinoa and I know you’re supposed to rinse it first, but I never understand…
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caitlin Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 10:45 am
i just put the quinoa in the bottom of a dish and fill with water and then slowly pour off the majority of the water and repeat. some quinoa escapes but not a lot.
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Emily Eats and Exercises Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Thanks – I’ll try that next time.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Yummy breakfast! Good luck on your final
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:54 am
I use a mesh strainer instead and it works really well for tiny things like this.
Anywho, maybe I should try the toasted quinoa since I don’t like the way it looks cooked.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:57 am
your toasted quinoa looks so great!
jenna
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:02 am
That quote is so true. I need to keep reminding myself of it. When I do, things go better for me (losing weight etc etc) even though it seems counter intuitive.
Love toasted quinoa, but only have ever pan-toasted it then cooked it as usual in water- gets a nuttier flavor. Will need to try the baking version.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:14 am
hope you have a good run! I love quinoa, but have never tried it toasted like this.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Aww! Your breakfast really DOES look pretty in that leaf-bowl thing!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:27 am
that looks awesome. i have to say, it reminds of millet seed– i used to feed it to my parakeets as a treat (when i was say, 8 years old?). funny. i’d probably eat millet myself now.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:34 am
I really like that quote!!! Have a great day!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Good luck on your finalll! Rock it out!!!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:38 am
I love that quote! Thanks! : )
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:39 am
I love love love quinoa. It’s my favorite.
Never tried it toasted… or for breakfast. There’s always a time for firsts!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:41 am
ugghhh i have my anatomy lab practical tonight so i feel your pain!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I like the new recipe page!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I agree, strength training always makes you feel good, but it’s hard to fit into your routine. Especially when you’re running so much! Your breakfast looks delicious–as always. Here’s what I had this am: http://firednfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/12/whats-your-breakfast-of-champions.html
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
wow! what a cool idea! Thanks so much. That looks delish!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
ooo, i really needed that quote this morning
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Caitlin, regarding one of your earlier posts, I’m sorry to say they don’t allow drinking on the Tube anymore! Starting June 1, 2008 the mayor banned it. The day before that there was a huge party on the Tube all day and night and everyone just drank and rode around and around. You can read about it here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/borisjohnson/2060924/Carnage-during-Tube-alcohol-party.html. Either way I love the Tube too!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I worked at McDonald’s for my first job at 16.
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I helped out at my Dad’s office in 7th grade. I filed and made copies. Exciting times!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
recipe page? YAY!
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on Dec 8th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
I am so glad you started a recipe page! Saves me from having to search for your baked tofu and other recipes whenever I need them!
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on Dec 9th, 2009 at 1:41 am
I’ve gotta tell you, I work at a great restaurant…fine dining and expensive! I couldn’t resist having a breakfast for dinner moment and making this at work! So after running around all night, I made this (sort of!) the grinder was full of pepper, so I just used whole flax (I know it doesn’t have the same culinary properties, but hey, healthy!) and wasout of maple, so I hit the bar up for some agave.
Well, I mushed all of the deliciousness in a hurry, as I was starving, and thank goodness it was delish! Everyone who tried it lived it. We have an open kitchen, and I even had 3 guys ask if they could try it. They all said, “I want this for breakfast!” success!
Thanks so much for posting thi. Fellow cooks, foodies, and super healthy servers loved it alike!
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on Dec 10th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
I made this today and it was delicious!!! Warm and comforting…what any great breakfast should be!!! Thanks for the quinoa inspiration. Tomorrow I will be making toasted quinoa and can’t wait!!
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on Dec 10th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Opps..^^meant to post that on the ‘Breakfast Quinoa’ page^^
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on Jan 17th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
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