QUINOA AND ALMOND PILAF
Quinoa, everyone's favorite so-called "ancient" grain, gets paired with nutty almonds and fresh parsley in this simple and quick side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Quinoa Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high. Add shallot and cook until softened, 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add 1 1/3 cups water, bring to simmer, and cover. Cook until water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes and then fluff with fork. Stir in almonds and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
QUINOA SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Quinoa has a wonderful nutty flavor; here it is blended in a salad with toasted almonds, bell pepper, zucchini, celery, and a lime is squeezed on top.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast almonds until crisp, lightly browned, and fragrant, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Meanwhile, place quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear; drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. Add yellow pepper, garlic, scallions, and red-pepper flakes; cook until the pepper is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa, thyme, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 7 minutes. Stir in zucchini, cover, and cook until quinoa is tender but not mushy, 5 to 8 minutes longer. Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in celery, almonds, and remaining 2 teaspoons oil, season with salt, and fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature before packing into 2 containers and refrigerating. When ready to eat, squeeze lime over salad, if desired. Serve with additional lime wedge and thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 g
CRANBERRY AND CILANTRO QUINOA SALAD
I got this recipe from the restaurant my dad built. I love the unique way of cooking the quinoa and the great combinations of the flavors.
Provided by Alison
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour the water into a saucepan, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat, then pour in the quinoa, recover, and continue to simmer over low heat until the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
- Once cold, stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, sliced almonds, carrots, and cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
QUINOA WITH TOASTED ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES
Quinoa with Toasted Almonds and Cranberries, from the back of the package. Organic Natures Earthly Choice. I added 1 Tbl spoon pine nuts and left out the salt.
Provided by Kevinthegreat
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Over med heat stir and toast almond slivers until golden. Add the quinoa and toast until quinoa begins to darken.
- Transfer the quinoa and almonds to a 2 quart sauce pan. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to boil covered. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Then let stand for another 5 minutes.
- To serve fluff gently. There is approximately 5 ounces in a portion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 299.2, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 9.9
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