Comments on: Quinoa: African Peanut Quinoa Soup

By: MAV

MAV — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:30:05 +0000

DO YOU THINK I COULD USE ALMOND BUTTER INSTEAD OF PEANUT BUTTER?

Andrea (FFC): Nut butters can generally be interchanged in recipes. Several African stew recipes call for ground almonds or even almond milk, so if you’re an almond fan, go for it. Those who suffer from peanut allergies use almond butter and almond are often touted as having a higher nutritional content. However, if you are serving for guests who aren’t familiar with the taste of almond butter, start with 1/4 cup almond butter and adjust by the tablespoonful.

By: James

James — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:39:48 +0000

This was fantastic! I served it twice to friends and got raves both times. The peanut taste was very subtle, in fact, I didn’t tell my guests what was in it until they had a bite. I added some sliced, fried tortilla strips and cilantro as garnish which made for a nice texture contrast. I will definitely be making this again, maybe with red quinoa next time.

Andrea (FFC): So glad you enjoyed and that you shared with friends. Let me know how you like it with red quinoa. It is already a colorful soup but the red quinoa might make it too pretty to eat? Nah.

By: Tera

Tera — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:14:10 +0000

Kate (above) made this for some friends last night – delicious! It tastes so rich, I can’t believe there is no extra fat added.

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:41:38 +0000

This was a delicious recipe and easy to make. This is my new favorite soup.

By: Ricky Gildon

Ricky Gildon — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:33:22 +0000

Even the name sounds tasty….looks delicious…

By: Nicola Grun

Nicola Grun — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:54:04 +0000

Hey, its me again. I also eat spoonfuls of nut butters just because I can. Its one of my favorite things to do! PB, no sugar!

By: Nicola Grun

Nicola Grun — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:18:49 +0000

Andrea, this recipe is one of my favorite and its published in my family cookbook!