Yield: 4 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
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2 cups | Raw quinoa; organic if possible |
3 tablespoons | Olive oil |
1 medium | Carrot; peeled, diced fine |
6 \N | Scallions; thinly sliced |
1 \N | Red bell pepper; seeded, diced fine |
1 teaspoon | Coarse salt |
½ teaspoon | Freshly-ground black pepper |
½ cup | Fresh or frozen peas |
½ cup | Chopped pistachio nuts |
½ bunch | Fresh thyme; chopped |
Pour quinoa into a bowl of cold water and wash it, rubbing it between your hands. Drain and repeat until the water is clear. Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat 10 minutes. Pour through a strainer and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the carrot and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the scallions and cook for another minute. Add the bell pepper, salt and pepper and saute for about 2 minutes. Add the peas and stir to combine. Add the quinoa, chopped nuts and thyme and stir again to combine. Serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
Recipe Source: TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-6357 broadcast 12-09 1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -
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12-11-1996
Recipe by: Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.