HARVEST QUINOA SALAD
Steps:
- In a medium sized saucepan bring 2 cups of salted water to a boil.
- Rinse and drain the quinoa then add it to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and let the quinoa cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the cider vinaigrette and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the cooled quinoa, roasted butternut squash, apple, green onion, baby kale, dried cranberries, almonds and pepitas.
- Mix in the desired amount of cider vinaigrette and season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 208 grams sodium, Sugar 16 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat
PERFECT QUINOA
There are many varieties of quinoa, ranging in color from white to red to black, but all can be prepared with this basic, foolproof method that produces light and fluffy results every time. In nature, quinoa (which is not a true grain but the seed of a tree fruit) is coated with a bitter substance called saponin that acts as a repellent to predators. Though most quinoa you buy comes prewashed these days, it doesn't hurt to give it a quick rinse as called for below. Prep-ahead this large batch for using as a side dish or in salads or bowls during the week.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water, swishing the quinoa with your hands to rinse equally for about 30 seconds. Let drain.
- Bring the water or broth, the olive oil, bay leaf and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low so the quinoa is just simmering. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let rest 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and discard the bay leaf. If you are making the quinoa ahead, spread while hot on a baking sheet lined with parchment to stop the cooking as it cools. Once cool, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
HONEY HARVEST QUINOA
In 'So Easy' by Ellie Krieger; for breakfast. Per 1 1/4 cup serving--380 calories, 14 g fat. Excellent source of copper, fiber, folate, magnesium, manganese, protein, and thiamin.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Add the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under the tap; put the rinsed quinoa in a saucepan with the water.
- Bring to a boil, then decrease heat to a simmer; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the apple chunks and cranberries and continue to cook, covered over low heat, until the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over med-high heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- When the quinoa is cooked, stir in 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons honey, and the cinnamon; cook until the milk is heated through, about 1 more minute.
- Spoon the cereal into serving bowls and top with the toasted pecans and butter, if using.
- Serve with additional honey and milk to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 29.4, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 13.8, Protein 9.8
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