Curry Peanut Red Quinoa Food

BLACK BEAN, CORN & AVOCADO SALAD OVER RED QUINOA WITH CILANT

Steps:

• Cook quinoa with broth according to package directions.
• While quinoa is cooking, combine beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes and onion and top with Cilantro dressing (the recipe is below) and toss gently. Taste, as it may not need any more salt (mine did not). Add salt and pepper if desired and the lime zest to taste (I added the full 1/2 lime zest). Add 1/2 of the chopped cilantro if desired, and gently toss once more and set aside.
• When quinoa is cooked, drizzle with olive oil. If you are watching calories and fat go light on the oil here or omit as the bean mixture has plenty! Toss and add salt and pepper to taste.
• When ready to serve, spread the quinoa on a large platter and top with bean mixture. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
• Cilantro Dressing: Place last 6 ingredients in a container with tight fitting lid and shake! Taste and adjust.

RED QUINOA LOAF

Steps:

• Once the Quinoa is cooked, mix it with the rest of the ingredients. Oil a loaf pan and fill with the mixture. Bake in a 375'F oven for about 35-40 minutes or until firm to the touch.
• Suggestion: Use parchment paper on the top and bottom of the loaf to eliminate a hard crust from forming.
• Allow to cool and slice.
• Bon Appetit!

HERBED QUINOA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and stock; bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and the grains are translucent, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, pick 1/2 cup parsley leaves from stems, chop leaves coarsely, and set aside. Place remaining parsley leaves, parsley stems, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer puree to a double layer of cheesecloth laid over a small bowl. Squeeze all liquid from the puree, discard solids, and set parsley juice aside.
• Add snipped chives, butter, and reserved parsley juice and chopped parsley into cooked quinoa, and mix until combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

CURRY QUINOA

Steps:

• 1. Saute garlic and onions in oil.
• 2. Add ginger, curry and quinoa. Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
• 3. Stir in the turmeric and coriander. Cook for one minute stirring constantly.
• 4. Add water (or broth) and bring it to a boil.
• 5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 6. Stir in peas. Cover and cook until peas are tender and all the water is absorbed.

CURRY QUINOA WITH ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Place quinoa in medium bowl and soak for at least 1 hour, then drain liquid.
• Boil water or broth and add quinoa, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
• In a blender add olive oil, vinegar, curry, turmeric, sea salt, and pepper.
• Pour this onto the cooked quinoa. Add grated vegetables, parsley, almonds, raisins, scallions and red onions; mix well and taste for seasonings.
• Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy.