Quinoa With Currants Dill And Zucchini Food

CURRIED QUINOA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook and stir for 2 minutes; add quinoa and cook and stir until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Pour broth into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add curry and chile powders; cover and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPICED QUINOA WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cook 3/4 cup rinsed tricolor quinoa as the label directs, adding 1/4 teaspoon allspice to the water. Meanwhile, toss 2 sliced zucchini with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 grated garlic clove; season with salt and pepper. Bake at 450 degrees F until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir into the quinoa along with 1/2 cup golden raisins and 2 tablespoons each olive oil, chopped cilantro and dill. Season with salt.

QUINOA WITH CORN AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Place the quinoa in a bowl, and cover with cold water. Let sit five minutes. Drain through a strainer, and rinse until the water runs clear.
• Bring the water or stock to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Heat another medium saucepan or lidded skillet over medium-high heat, and add the quinoa. Toast, stirring, until the grains have separated and begin to smell fragrant. Add the water or stock and salt. It should come to a boil quickly. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and translucent and each grain displays a little thread. Drain and return to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean dish towel, replace the lid and allow to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes, and add the garlic, corn and zucchini. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the zucchini is tender and translucent and the corn tender, five to eight minutes. Stir in the quinoa and toss together. Heat through, add the herbs and serve with a little crumbled queso fresco or feta sprinkled on top if desired.