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keen for quinoa (sallye)

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Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

Quionoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a healthy grain dish that can replace potatoes or rice as a side dish. This recipe is especially good served with grilled fish (I think). It's chock full of vegetables and flavor.

yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For keen for quinoa (sallye)

  • 1-1/2 c
    quinoa
  • 1 c
    chicken stock or water
  • 8 oz
    sugar snap peas (frozen ok)
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 3-5 md
    green onions
  • 1 c
    matchstick carrots
  • 1 jar
    sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers (optional)
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange juice
  • 3 Tbsp
    garlic flavored rice vinegar
  • 1/3 bunch
    fresh cilantro (leaves only)
  • 6 oz
    feta or bleu cheese
  • 1/2 c
    roasted sunflower seeds
  • salt & ground black pepper to taste

How To Make keen for quinoa (sallye)

  • 1
    COOK THE QUINOA & SUGAR PEAS: Heat a medium sized heavy saucepan to medium high heat, pour the quinoa in and heat 2-3 minutes until lightly brown. Stir constantly with wooden spoon to prevent burning. Pour chicken stock over quinoa, bring to a boil; reduce heat to a summer, cover and cook for about 15 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside until cool. Place the sugar peas in a microwave safe bowl, pour 1/4 cup water in bowl. Cover bowl with paper towel and cook on full power for 1 minute just until peas are crispy tender and still bright green. Covering with peper towel will create a "steam" action. Remove from microwave and drain, set aside to cool.
  • 2
    PREPARE VEGETABLES: Place each item in a large mixing bowl as you work. Thinly slice green onion, including green part Finely chop cilantro leaves Grate carrots (or use prepackaged matchstick ones) Cut snap peas into 1" diagonal pieces Drain jar of sliced peppers then add to bowl Add Olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, vinegar, salt and ground black pepper Mix with wooden spoon until well blended. Set aside while quinoa cools.
  • 3
    When cool, fluff up quinoa and fold into vegetable mixture. Gently fold in sunflower seeds and crumbled cheese Serve over a bed or romaine lettuce
  • 4
    A delicious side for grilled seafood.
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