Quinoa Primavera
McFatterton
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Words cannot express how freaking yummy this is!
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1 tsp vegetable bouillon (optional)
2 oz 1/2 less-fat cream cheese
1/2 tsp dried basil
1.5 tsp butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 cups thinly sliced or bite-size pieces assorted vegetables (I used zucchini, red bell peppers and onions)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain. In 2-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and water/bouillon to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed. Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
2. In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden. Stir in vegetables. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Toss vegetables and quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Info:
Cal 261, Fat 7g, Chol 13mg, Sod 302mg, Carbs 40g, Fiber 5g, Protein 10g
Makes 4 HUGE servings
Pictures of it can be seen here: http://dontpassthemeat.blogspot.com/2011/01/beans-with-chocolate-grains-with-cheese.html
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1 tsp vegetable bouillon (optional)
2 oz 1/2 less-fat cream cheese
1/2 tsp dried basil
1.5 tsp butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 cups thinly sliced or bite-size pieces assorted vegetables (I used zucchini, red bell peppers and onions)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly; drain. In 2-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and water/bouillon to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until all broth is absorbed. Stir in cream cheese and basil; cover and remove from heat.
2. In nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter about 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until golden. Stir in vegetables. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Toss vegetables and quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Info:
Cal 261, Fat 7g, Chol 13mg, Sod 302mg, Carbs 40g, Fiber 5g, Protein 10g
Makes 4 HUGE servings
Pictures of it can be seen here: http://dontpassthemeat.blogspot.com/2011/01/beans-with-chocolate-grains-with-cheese.html
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I gotta try this!! YUM!0
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Oh Yummy...its going on the grocery list for next week :-)0
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That looks soo yummy!!!0
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That looks and sounds DELICIOUS! Gonna definitely have to try this! Thanks for sharing0
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This sounds really good! I hate not being able to see blogs at work. I can't see the picture, but it sure sounds delicious!0
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Sounds pretty good!0
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Thanks for sharing! I love quinoa - I can't wait to try it!
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Yay a new recipe! Thanks for sharing!0
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I made this last night and it was amazing!0
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Sara, this sounds yummy. Wondered if you've ever substitued olive oil for the butter - since it's used to saute the veges? I figure that might reduce the saturated fat content and would not affect the taste. I've not cooked with quinoa and was looking for some starter recipes.0
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Thanks!!!! I'll be trying this one. I have quinoa and didn't have a good tried and true recipe. I may do this today, excited to try it!!!
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Thanks for sharing! I've been looking for a good quinoa recipe, too!0
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definitely bumping.. i am SO going top try it...
i have to say though... author of that blog says quinoa is a grain...and i believe it is actually classified as a seed *S*0 -
I cannot wait to try this. Thanks for sharing. I just bought some quinoa the other night and this will be my first time attempting to make it. Wish me luck!0
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I think I'll try this. Thanks.0
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