Quinoa with Snow Peas, Sesame and Ginger
Quinoa is a high protein, gluten-free, easily digestible and fast-cooking whole grain that takes on flavors beautifully. Here it’s paired with snow peas, sesame and ginger to take on an Asian flair.
Quinoa, a high protein, gluten-free, and easily digestible grain, hails from South America but takes on flavors from any region. Here it is paired with ginger, sesame and snow peas for an Asian flavor.
Yield:4 Servings
PrintIngredients
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 3/4 cups water or broth
1 cup snow or sugar snap peas (about 8 ounces), stems removed and cut on the diagonal
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for a minute.
- Add the quinoa, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until quinoa is dry.
- Add the water or broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cover the pan, simmering for 12 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and quickly remove the lid, adding the snow peas on top of the quinoa and replace lid. Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid and check to see if the quinoa is done. Each grain seed will have a little ring.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, along with the sesame oil. Top the mixture with the toasted sesame seeds and serve hot or warm.
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