Quinoa With Garlicraisins And Pine Nuts Recipes

SIMPLEST QUINOA AND PINE NUT PILAF

Steps:

• Place the quinoa in a fine sieve. Rinse under cold running water 1 full minute. Set aside to drain.
• Bring the broth, salt and pepper to a boil in heavy, medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the quinoa is tender and all the broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Let the quinoa stand, still covered, for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scatter pine nuts on a small rimmed baking sheet. Toast the nuts until golden, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet.
• Mix the cilantro and pine nuts into the quinoa.

PINE NUT MARINARA QUINOA BOWL

Steps:

• For the quinoa: Thoroughly rinse the dry quinoa in a fine mesh colander. Combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups filtered water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer. Cover the pan and cook until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. For the marinara: Add the olive oil, lemon juice, agave nectar to a high-speed blender. Then add the sun-dried tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and hot pepper flakes to the blender. Blend until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Use a tamper if necessary to support the proper blending of the sauce. If necessary, add additional tomato soaking water to thin. Serve as is or simmer at a low temperature in a medium saucepan for 25 to 30 minutes. Spoon the marinara sauce over the cooked quinoa in a serving bowl and top with the pine nuts and reserved fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

QUINOA WITH VEGETABLES AND NUTS

Steps:

• Pour quinoa into a bowl of cold water and wash it, rubbing it between your hands. Drain and repeat until the water is clear. Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat 10 minutes. Pour through a strainer and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the carrot and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the scallions and cook for another minute. Add the bell pepper, salt and pepper and saute for about 2 minutes. Add the peas and stir to combine. Add the quinoa, chopped nuts and thyme and stir again to combine. Serve immediately.

QUINOA PILAF WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Put the broth and quinoa in a medium sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and grain is tender.
• Meanwhile, toast the nuts in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove nuts from pan and set aside. Heat the oil in the same skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and begin to brown, about 6 minutes.
• When the quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pine nuts, onions, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

LEMONY QUINOA

Steps:

• Toast the pine nuts briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat. This will take about 5 minutes, and stir constantly as they will burn easily. Set aside to cool.
• In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly, then fluff with a fork.
• Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and stir in the pine nuts, lemon juice, celery, onion, cayenne pepper, cumin and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.

QUINOA SALAD WITH KALE, PINE NUTS, AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the quinoa and sauté, stirring, until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water and kale, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool. Stir occasionally to bring the warmer part of the mixture up from the bottom.
• 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard until smooth. Add a pinch each of salt and pepper. Slowly add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
• 3. Drizzle the dressing over the cooled quinoa mixture. Stir in the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Cover and chill completely, 2 to 3 hours. Stir just before serving to fluff the salad and break up any clumps.

QUINOA WITH CAULIFLOWER, CRANBERRIES, AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Combine the quinoa with 2 1/2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wide skillet or stir-fry pan. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until golden. Add the cauliflower and about 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.
• Once the quinoa is done, add it to the cauliflower mixture, followed by the cranberries, pine nuts, and parsley. Toss together, then remove from the heat. Drizzle in the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Serve at once.
• Menu Suggestions
• Team this lively grain dish with Black Beans with Tomatoes, Olives, Yellow Peppers, and Croutons (page 185) and steamed green beans, Brussels sprouts, or asparagus.
• Another delightful companion is Lentils with Greens and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (page 111). Add a simple salad of greens and tomatoes to this meal.
• The quinoa is a nice complement to any easy tofu dish, such as Sautéed Tofu or BBQ-Flavored Skillet Tofu (both on page 62), along with any colorful salad.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 416
• Total Fat: 16g
• Protein: 13g
• Carbohydrates: 59g
• Fiber: 8g
• Sodium: 60mg

CRISP QUINOA CAKES WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Put the quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 2 1/4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, and then adjust the heat so that the mixture bubbles gently. Cover, and cook, stirring once, until the grains are very tender and begin to burst, 25 to 30 minutes. When they are starchy and thick, transfer them to a large bowl to cool for a few minutes.
• Heat the oven to 200. Fold the pine nuts, raisins, parsley, and Parmesan into the quinoa, and add a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. With your hands, form the mixture into 8 patties.
• Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is warm, cook 4 cakes at a time until the bottoms are nicely browned and crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip, and brown on the other side, another 4 minutes. Transfer the cakes to the oven to keep warm while you cook the second batch with another tablespoon of oil. Serve with lemon wedges.

QUINOA TABOULEH WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Combine the quinoa with 2 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
• Transfer the quinoa to a serving bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently until well combined. Serve at room temperature.
• Calories: 230
• Total Fat: 10g
• Protein: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 29g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 15mg

QUINOA WITH GARLIC, PINE NUTS AND RAISINS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a med sized saucepan, add toasted Quinoa to chicken broth. Bring to a boil. cover and lower heat. cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Toast the pine nuts, set aside. Brown garlic in the 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Fluff Quinoa with a fork, add the pinenuts, garlic, oil, 1/4 c. raisins, and the parsley. Toss Corrected seasonings and serve.