Ginger Chicken And Quinoa Stew Recipes

GINGER CHICKEN AND QUINOA STEW

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with quinoa, onion and peppers. In a small bowl, whisk the broth, honey, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes; pour into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Serve with pineapple, green onions and sesame seeds.

QUINOA WITH MOROCCAN WINTER SQUASH AND CARROT STEW

Steps:

• For stew:
• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Mix in paprika and next 8 ingredients. Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Bring to boil. Add squash and carrots. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For quinoa:
• Rinse quinoa; drain. Melt butter with oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot. Cover; cook until vegetables begin to brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, salt, and turmeric; sauté 1 minute. Add quinoa; stir 1 minute. Add 2 cups water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Rewarm stew. Stir in half of cilantro and half of mint. Spoon quinoa onto platter, forming well in center. Spoon stew into well. Sprinkle remaining herbs over.
• *A grain with a delicate flavor and a texture similar to couscous; available at natural foods stores.

GINGERED CHICKEN STEW (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In 3-5 quart crockpot, combine chicken, carrots, ginger, water (or broth), allspice, and pepper. Cover crock pot and cook on low for 7-8 or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked.
• In small bowl, combine reserved pineapple juice and cornstarch and mix until smooth. Add to crockpot, stirring constantly.
• Add pineapple chunks, water chestnuts and bell pepper to crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 20-25 minutes until mixture is thickened.