ORANGE FLAVORED SWISS CHARD AND QUINOA

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Categories     Leafy Green     Nut     Side     Sauté     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange     Healthy     Dill

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

o 2 Oranges (juice and zest from)
o 1 bunch of Swiss chard (diced)
o 1 oz Hazelnuts (crushed)
o 1 Cup Quinoa
o Dill (to taste)
o 2 tsp Salt
o 3 cups water

Steps:

  • o Soak Quinoa in 1 ½ cups of water and 1 tsp salt for 30 minutes (reduces bitterness) o In large pan add juice and zest of 2 oranges, dill to taste, hazelnuts and Swiss Chard - bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover for 10 minutes o When Swiss Chard is done, remove all but juice and put into bowl - juice should be turned on high for about 20 minutes to reduce o When quinoa is finished soaking, rinse thoroughly and add back to pot with fresh water and salt and bring to boil - when finished boiling, simmer for 15-20 minutes (when done) and sit for 5 minutes o Cut Swiss Chard and add to quinoa, then pour juice over

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