In other random news, I've been searching high and low for tasty quinoa recipes. I found a bag of the stuff at Costco and impulsively picked it up. It's said to be highly nutritious and remarkably easy to work with, yet I've struggled to come up with anything. I've found a number of interesting looking recipes over in the land of pins, and I found this site earlier today, but I've not had much of a chance to peruse it yet.
I decided lunch today was the time for me to try this grain, and I came up with the most delightful recipe! It was tasty, wholesome, and utterly filling! :o) For those interested, here it is:
Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Hummus
1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
1 t extra virgin olive oil
3 pieces sun dried tomato, chopped
1 serving of your favorite hummus (I have a recipe I can share if you're interested)
Heat the oil in a saucepan until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened. Add quinoa and stir around for about a minute or two until rather nutty. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
Remove from pan and add sun dried tomatoes and hummus. Stir well.
That's it. Quick, easy, tasty. It's only one serving, though, so if you want to make it for more than one, you'll need to do a bit of math. :o) (Sorry there's no photo--it's not much to look at...)
Do you cook with quinoa? Do you have any recipes that are go-to for you? Could you please share them?? :o)
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Sparklies:
1. Lil's sentences from her homework the other night. She is becoming quite the reader and writer!
2. Brien left his necktie downstairs yesterday.
3. Have I mentioned lately how much I adore daffodils? No? Well, I DO. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them and their sunny little faces and their wonderful fragrance.
4. My quinoa lunch. So good. Mm.
5. Being able to get out and move instead of using the hamster wheel. I do so love the fresh air and the views. Again, ask me how I feel about all this come summer. ;o)
No milestones.
Don't forget--if you have a good quinoa recipe, I'd love to have it!
9 comments:
Here is a yummy recipe for you. I think it is better if you make it ahead and let the flavors meld and serve cold.
Citrus Quinoa Salad
1 1/3 cups water or low sodium vegetable stock
1 cup quinoa
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and cut into small dice
1/3 cup red onion, cut in small dice
½ cup cilantro leaves chopped (chop it right before you eat it for more flavor, not too small, stems and leaves)
1/3 cup raw slivered almonds(toast them in small frying pan for a few minutes stirring constantly til golden brown, set aside and let cool and put these in right before you eat to maintain crunch)
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice
2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice
1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Turn off hea. Let stand for 5 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.
2. Let the quinoa cool. In a bowl add the tomatoes and onions to the cooked quinoa. Toss with salt, olive oil, orange and lemon juices. Taste and correct with citrus flavors.
3. Add the cilantro and then add the slivered almonds right before serving. Enjoy!
Optional: Great if you also add black beans. So many ways to make a great quinoa salad…
Throw in some lime juice and corn with the black beans and some cumin for a Mexican Southwestern twist.
Roasting raw pepitas instead of almonds are great too.
Heather,
THANK YOU! This sounds *wonderful*! :o)
Lemony Zucchini and Basil Quinoa Pilaf with Chicken
Read more: http://www.oprah.com/food/Lemony-Zucchini-and-Basil-Quinoa-Pilaf-with-Chicken#ixzz1lq95oM1a
Rach
here's a link with 11 recipes. LOVE the butternut squash chilli with quinoa. http://greenlashesandfashion.blogspot.com/2009/09/11-healthy-vegetarian-quinoa-recipes.html
LOVE the look on the bean's face with B's tie! Way to go Lil with her sentences!
and... I am insanely jealous of your daffys.
hugs
jaydee
I love to eat quinoa, but I don't know anything good to do with it. I'll be keeping a watch for your recipe donations.
Yes, our crocus' are up. (Croci? How was it you spelled it or said it? Don't we have this debate every year?!)
Lily has such excellent handwriting and I love that she's developed enough personality in her style of writing that her a's have a kicky loop to them. Very nice.
There is a cooking blog called Closet Cooking, and the guy that writes it has tons of quinona (sic) recipies.
Try a vegetarian Chili, the quinoa gives it a really satisfying body and its filling and very good for you!
Chili
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 diced onion
1 cup diced green pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
1 large can chopped tomatoes
1 can black beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can corn
1/2 cup quinoa
1 small can tomato paste
1 cup water
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
black pepper to taste
Fry onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add tomatoes, beans, corn, quinoa, tomato paste and water. Bring to a simmer. Add spices, cocoa powder, and seasonings. Simmer for 20 minutes. Fantastic garnished with sour cream or cheese and cilantro. This also freezes well.
What an honor that she asked you. It's probably because she's knows that you're awesome and that you would do a wonderful job! Great sentences Lily :) My daffodils are trying to make an appearance. I love the sight of that yellow...such a happy color :) There's nothing like being able to get outside. Our week doesn't look too promising...but Spring will be here soon.
Rachael -
I saw this on pinterest today and thought you might be interested.
http://aroundthetableri.blogspot.com/2012/02/cheesy-quinoa-mac-cheese.html
Lindsay
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