Quinoa With Vegetables And Nuts
Serves: 3
Carole Volkman
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
54
Sweetness
51
Sourness
43
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Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tbsps
Olive Oil1 medium
Carrot (peeled and finely diced)1 tsp
Coarse Salt1 cup
Pea (fresh or frozen)1 cup
Pistachio Nuts (chopped)Directions:
1
Pour quinoa into a bowl of cold water and wash it, rubbing it between your hands
2
Drain and repeat until the water is clear
3
Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan
4
Add the quinoa, stir once and return to a boil
5
Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat 10 minutes
6
Pour through a strainer and drain well
7
Transfer to a large bowl
8
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat
9
Add the carrot and saute for 1 minute
10
Stir in the scallions and cook for another minute
11
Add the bell pepper, salt and pepper and saute for about 2 minutes
12
Add the peas and stir to combine
13
Add the quinoa, chopped nuts and thyme and stir again to combine
14
Serve immediately