Corn and Cabbage Quinoa
The recipe is simple, but the results are unexpectedly delicious. I made a big batch of this and ate if for 3 days straight. Then I made it again a week later. Then I went back to the bulk foods store and bought $15 dollars worth (that’s alotta quinoa, folks!) and when The Sistaster heckled me I told her “Don’t worry, uh, it’s a complete protein.” Because it is.
Serves: 4
Time: 30 minutes
Quinoa
1.5 cups quinoa
2.5 cups water
Salad
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 box frozen corn, or equiv of fresh corn cooked and cut from the cob
1/2 small cabbage, cored and shredded
3 Tbl red wine vinegar
4 Tbl oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
Rinse quinoa (gets rid of some nasty thing that clings to it) - put it
in a big bowl and run a couple of changes of water over it, draining
as best as possible but don’t get too worried about it.
bring water to boil. add quinoa and whatever water is left from
rinsing, after water comes back to a boil, turn down the heat and
reduce to a simmer. cook for 15 - 20 minutes until water is absorbed.
Salad
Halve tomatoes. Cook corn, or if using frozen corn keep frozen. Shred cabbage.
When quinoa is done add all the ingredients- including the dressing
ingredients- together in a big bowl and mix well.
June 22nd, 2006 20:40
I love this grain! I didn’t know if this was to be eaten warm or cold. I was hungry so I ate it warm tonight and it was delicious. I expect it to be just as delicious tomorrow when I eat it cold for lunch.
I did have a little trouble finding the quinoa. In my grocery store, its in the health food section.
August 2nd, 2006 12:55
I am a BIG fan of this easy to make recipe and have made it a number of times already. I did not make any adjustments to this recipe and love it the way it is. I also love the colors and the textures of the different ingredients. I highly recommend using the jalapeño - it’s just the right touch!
June 6th, 2007 17:39
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