SAUSAGE AND QUINOA
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has a light, nutty flavor with a wonderful texture that makes it fun to eat. Quinoa is the only grain that is a complete protein. It was the staple food of the Incas in Peru, who called it "the Mother grain." Find it near the rice or in the bulk food section of a health food store or your grocer's natural foods aisle. Store it in an airtight jar. Use your family's favorite type of sausage to make this recipe a real winner. Our current favorite is an organic chicken-feta sausage that we find in our regular grocer's freezer. There is no need to thaw frozen sausages; just be sure to separate them before adding them to the Dutch oven. Try this recipe with toasted buckwheat groats, also called kasha, for a change in flavor.
Yield serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
- Pour the quinoa into the pot, add the liquid, and stir to coat the grains and make an even layer.
- Add the sausages to the pot in a single layer, if possible. Scatter the bell peppers on top and lightly season with salt. Top with the tomato wedges.
- Cover and bake for about 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Fluff the quinoa with a fork when serving. Serve immediately.
- Calories: 531
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fat: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
- Sodium: 562mg
- Fiber: 7g
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