peruvian quinoa salad with nuts

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Peruvian Quinoa Salad

 

Recipe By :Valeria V. Sisti

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grain And Cereal Quinoa

Salads and Dressings

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound quinoa

1 3/4 liters vegetable stock -- cold

1 red bell pepper -- grilled and peeled

1 green bell pepper -- grilled and peeled

2 green Anaheim chiles -- grilled and peeled

2 tomatoes -- peeled and seeded

4 ounces roasted peanuts -- divided

THE DRESSING:

2 Fluid Ounces peanut oil

1 lime's juice

1 tablespoon white rum

5 tablespoons roughly chopped coriander

pinch ground turmeric

1 clove garlic (optional) -- crushed

3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

salt and black pepper

 

1. Finely dice the peppers. Dice the tomatoes. Roughly chop the peanuts. Rinse

the quinoa thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

 

2. In a large saucepan mix the quinoa with the stock, bring to the boil and

simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the grains are translucent. Drain

well and spread on a flat dish to cool.

 

3. In a large bowl for serving, mix the diced peppers, chiles, tomatoes and half

the peanuts.

 

4. Combine the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until

thoroughly combined.

 

5. Add the cooled quinoa and dressing to the peppers and mix well. Season to

taste with the salt and pepper, cover and chill. Before serving, sprinkle with

the remaining peanuts. Serve as a side dish or small entree. Serves 4 to 8.

 

Description:

" Couscous may be substituted for the quinoa "

Source:

" 1996 Leith's Latin American Cookery by Valeria V. Sisti "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 702 Calories; 28g Fat (34.8% calories

from fat); 23g Protein; 94g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol;

2027mg Sodium. Exchanges: 6 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit;

5 1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : Quinoa is a high-protein herb used like a grain. Used in soups, stews,

casseroles, salads.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 4408 0 0 824 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

 

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