Guest guest Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 * Exported from MasterCook * Sesame and Scallion Quinoa - 5 pts Recipe By :Cook's Magazine May 1988 Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:45 Categories : Side Dish Spring Winter Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups quinoa -- about 1 pound 2 limes 1/2 cup light sesame oil -- cold pressed 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil Salt Fresh ground black pepper 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 cucumber 8 scallions 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves Put quinoa in a large, heavy saucepan with 6 cups of cold water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender and slightly translucent, about 20 minutes; cool. Meanwhile, squeeze 1/4 cup lime juice. Stir in sesame oils and season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over quinoa and stir well. Recipe can be made to this point 1 day ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Heat oven to 350°F. Spread sesame seeds in a single layer in a cake pan and toast in oven until browned, about 5 minutes. Cool. Peel, seed, and finely chop the cucumber. Chop the scallions. Recipe can be made to this point a few hours ahead. SERVING: Bring quinoa mixture to room temperature, fluff it with a fork and stir in the cucumber, scallions, and coriander. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Transfer quinoa to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Description: " 5 pts " S(Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC): " date unknown " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 229 Calories; 14g Fat (54.0% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 9mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 Fat. NOTES : Fluffy South American whole grain, tossed with Oriental seasonings. If you have trouble finding quinoa, substitute bulgur, which has a similar texture and slightly nutty flavor. ChupaNote: experiment with liquids for cooking the quinoa: broth or stock alone, broth or stock mixed with water, wine or juice mixed with water. Add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to water for quinoa. Nutr. Assoc. : 4673 0 1356 1356 0 0 0 0 0 3354 ______________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make your home page. http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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