Herbed Quinoa
Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed 2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup oil, olive 1 each garlic, clove, minced 1 pepper, freshly ground 1/2 cup basil, fresh, or dried OR
Ingredients
- garlic, approx
- salt, approx
- oil, approx
- water, approx
- pepper, approx
Directions
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Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed 2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup oil, olive 1 each garlic, clove, minced 1 pepper, freshly gr
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Reduce heat to medium, cover partially so the steam can escape, and cook at a slow boil until grains have doubled in size, become translucen
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If necessary, continue cooking, uncovered, until all the liquid has been absorbed or has evaporated, which may take 1 more minute
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While quinoa is cooking, combine olive oil, garlic and a generous amount of pepper in a warmed medium-size bowl
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Just before the quinoa is cooked, coarsely but neatly chop basil leaves and mix them into the olive oil mixture
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When quinoa is ready, add it to the olive oil, tossing until it is thoroughly combined
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Check seasonings and serve immediately
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Nice accompaniment to steamed fish or to roasted meats or poultry