Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa
photo by wicked cook 46
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed)
- 1 cup water, boiling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb swiss chard, shredded
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 cup dry roasted sunflower seeds
- 1⁄3 cup golden raisin
- 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
directions
- In a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water.
- Let stand until softened, about 20 minutes.
- (Timing may very depending upon dryness of tomatoes.) When softened, thinly slice.
- In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirning frequently, 5 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
- Add Swiss chard, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes or until chard is tender.
- Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
- Add drained quinoa and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Add 4 cups water, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- Stir in sunflower seeds, raisins, Parmesan, Swiss chard mixture, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Toss with a fork to combine.
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We are on a quest to try new foods so I picked this recipe to try quinoa and swiss chard. Of course could I find quinoa in our store LOL I had to sub couscous . We did like this and can't wait to try it with the quinoa. We did find it a tad plain but it went perfectly with a chicken dish that had a ton of flavours. It actually helped tone down that dish LOL Made for Everyday is a Holiday Tag