Quinoa Cabbage And Sweet Potato Recipes

SPICY QUINOA WITH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with water; drain. Repeat twice; drain well. (This will help remove bitterness.) Transfer the quinoa to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the quinoa is dry, about 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape; reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices darken, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, the jalapeno, sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Add the sweet potato mixture to the quinoa, then add the cilantro and lime juice and toss; season with salt.

QUINOA, CABBAGE AND SWEET POTATO

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook the quinoa according to the directions.
• As the quinoa is cooking, heat the oil in a wok. Cook the sweet potato until it starts to brown - about 5 minutes.
• Add the onion and cook until just beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Add the cabbage and cook until soft - 6 minutes or so (adding more oil if necessary). In the last 30 seconds of cook time add the garlic and stir fry.
• Stir in the quinoa and drained beans. Heat through.
• Serve immediately!