Always looking for new recipes, I found a couple I thought I'd share with you. Thanks, quinoa.net!
Quinoa is an amazing protein! It gets tossed into our soups, soaked and cooked into pilafs and stir frys. I love finding a good quinoa recipe, and my neighbor, Tracy is great at discovering new ways of using it in recipes - there will always be quinoa in our house!
So, without further adieu, here are some quinoa recipes for you to try out and enjoy.
QUINOA PILAF
1/2 cup carrot, diced 6 cups quinoa, cooked (basic recipe)
1/2 cup green onion, diced 1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup green pepper, diced 1 cup almonds, sliced
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced 1/4 tsp oregano
salt to taste
Sauté chopped vegetables in olive oil until clear, yet crisp: stir in oregano.
Add sautéed vegetables to cooked, hot quinoa, mixing well.
Add salt to taste. Dry-roast almonds in heavy skillet until lightly golden.
Add almonds and mix. Serves 6-8.
Quinoa pilaf served as a side dish with fish or chicken is delicious.
Vary the pilaf using your favorite vegetables, or by cooking the quinoa in chicken, fish or vegetable stock instead of water.
TABOULI
Tabouli, a mid-eastern salad, try it with quinoa for a delightful new taste.
2 cups quinoa, cooked 1/2 tsp basil
1 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped scallions 1/4 cup olive oil
2 TBL fresh mint or 1 TBL dried mint salt and pepper to taste
1 garlic clove, pressed lettuce leaves, whole
1/4 cup olives, sliced
Place all ingredients except lettuce and olives in a mixing bowl and toss together lightly.
Chill for 1 hour or more to allow flavors to blend.
Wash and dry lettuce leaves and use them to line a salad bowl.
Add tabouli and garnish with olives.
Serves 4
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