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Recipe: Quinoa Cakes

By on Jan 12, 2011 in Recipes | comments(0)

Link: http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/quinoa-pilaf-150368/#ixzz1AJqAJMS5    

       Quinoa Cakes
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    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium organic yellow onion, diced
    • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
    • 2 cups low-sodium organic chicken stock
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper    
    • 1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
    • 1/2 cup chopped organic green olives (like Cerigolas)
    • 1/4 cup rough chopped organic  fresh flat leaf parsley
    • 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
    • A squeeze of organic  fresh lemon juice

 

          Directions

In a medium saucepan add quinoa and lightly toast over medium high heat. Once it starts to smell nutty tip out into a bowl and set aside. Place saucepan over medium heat and add olive oil. Add diced onion and saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add toasted quinoa back to pot, cover with chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add cranberries and olives and stir well. Allow to cool slightly then fold in fresh parsley, almonds and add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

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