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Garden Quinoa

March 5, 2010 By Kristen Feola

garden quinoa

 

Garden Quinoa

This light-tasting dish can be enjoyed as a main course meal or a side.
5 from 5 votes
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced red onions
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (use 2 if you like a strong garlic flavor)
  • 1/2 cup chopped asparagus spears
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa under cold running water in a fine-mesh strainer until juices run clear. Transfer quinoa to a small saucepan, and add water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer gently with lid tilted for 20 minutes or until nearly all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add asparagus, red peppers, and tomatoes, squeezing tomatoes with your hands to release their juices into the skillet. Cook over low heat for 5-8 minutes.
  • Add cooked quinoa to skillet, and stir in pine nuts, parsley, oregano, and salt. Stir well, and cook until heated thoroughly. Serve. 
  • Yield: 6 servings (about 1/2 cup)

Notes

  • Can also be served as a side dish (served warm or chilled).
  • Add chickpeas to boost protein content.
  • Other vegetable ideas: artichokes, broccoli, carrots, celery, green beans, or mushrooms.

 

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Renee Morell
Renee Morell
9 years ago

I was just given a similar recipe by my daughter just before the fast. Love it and will eat it all year round now.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Renee Morell
9 years ago

Great! Thanks for your comment, Renee. May the Lord bless you abundantly as you seek Him!

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Gina
Gina
10 years ago

I fixed this for my family and my meat and potatoes husband actually liked it. I will make this again.

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Rosalba
Rosalba
10 years ago

Excellent recipe…

Me encanta esta web!!

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Rosalba
10 years ago

Gracias! 😉

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Vera
Vera
10 years ago

Thank you for your wonderful recipes. I will definitely try this. The daily prayers are awesome as well.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Vera
10 years ago

Thank you, Vera! 🙂

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Leonie
Leonie
11 years ago

Great website. Love this recipe. I am on my second day of the Daniel fast and I want to research different meals so I can stay committed until day 21. Thanks for these recipes I will use them .

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Nodisha
Nodisha
11 years ago

This is a pretty good recipe. I personally needed more veggies (which I added) or like you said something to go along with it. thanks for sharing

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DeAnn Griffin
DeAnn Griffin
11 years ago

What would you serve to complement this?

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  DeAnn Griffin
11 years ago

Soup is always nice. Or you could add another main dish recipe, such as Chipotle Black Bean Burgers.

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