Savvy Vegetarian Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf

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Savvy Vegetarian Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf

1 c quinoa

1 c. celery, chopped small

1/2 c. red pepper, chopped small

1/2 c. raw cashews

2 Tbls olive oil

tiny pinch asoefetida or crushed garlic clove

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp thyme leaf

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp gr. coriander

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp dried ginger

1/2 tsp salt

1 3/4 cup water

1/4 c. minced parsley or cilantro

fresh ground pepper

 

 

 

Soak quinoa 5 minutes, rinse twice, leave to drain

Heat olive oil on medium in a 3 qt saucepan or saute pan

Chop celery and red pepper

Add asoefetida, celery, red pepper and cashews. Stir fry until cashews

are golden

Add the rest of the spices except for the parsley. Add the quinoa and

stir until dry.

Slow Cooker or Crock Pot: Transfer all to preheated slow cooker or

crockpot, add boiling water, cover and cook 1 - 2 hours on low.

Stove Top: Add 1 3/4 c. water, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 -

20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.

Stir in the chopped parsley or cilantro, fresh ground pepper, and

serve.

 

Serves four

Preparation time approximately 30 minutes.

 

Low-fat version: Omit 1 Tblsp of oil, and substitute chickpeas for the

cashews.

 

Author: Unknown

Source: The Savvy Vegetarian

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 12.30.06

 

AuthorNote: This recipe is our family's favorite way to eat quinoa.

Although classed as a grain, quinoa (keen-wah) is technically an herb,

originating with the Incas, in Peru. It is perishable because of its

oil content, and should be stored in the fridge up to a month, or in

the freezer for 2 months. Quinoa is light, delicious, high in protein,

and easy to cook. It can be used in place of rice, bulgar, or

couscous. This dish is nice with green leafy veggies, salad or soup.

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Chupa Babi,

 

Thank you for sharing the Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf recipe. My partner and

I made it last night and both loved it--So easy, pretty, and yummy!

 

Thanks again,

Maureen

[Guest guest]

-Hey, Maureen. Glad it worked out for you. But thank Donna. She's the

one who put me on to quinoa. I'm building up my grain cookbook. Thanks

to her, quinoa needs its own cookbook!!!

Chupa

 

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> Thank you for sharing the Quinoa Vegetable Pilaf recipe. My partner

and > I made it last night and both loved it--So easy, pretty, and

yummy!

> Thanks again,

> Maureen

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