Quinoa Tabouli

April 24, 2009.   Categories Chef David Wells, Contributing Chefs, Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Salads, Vegetarian.

Quinoa Tabouli

Quinoa Tabouli Submitted by: David Wells, Chef  – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com Some Nutritional Benefits Excellent source of: iron, magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc and other minerals. Good source of vitamin B complex and fiber. Quinoa is one of the two only grains that are complete protein. Yield: 12 (1 cup) servings Prep time: 40 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 T olive oil 1 T garlic, finely...

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April 24, 2009.   Categories Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Salads.

Safta (Grandma- in Hebrew!) Rima’s quinoa salad: get a big pot of water, add salt, bring to boil. add 2 cups quinoa, and let boil for 4 mins. strain and rinse the quinoa briefly w cold water. take 2 cups water, bring to boil with a nice fat splash of extra virgin oilve oil, add the blanched quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, it’s about 6 mins i think.. leave covered for another 6 mins, then dump into...

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Habanero Mango-Honey Salad Dressing

November 1, 2008.   Categories Salads, Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian.

Sweet, tangy and spicy dressing that is delicious with tomatoes, avocados or Mexican style salads in addition to traditional green salads.  The amounts are approximate… adjust accordingly to your taste: Ingredients: 1 Clove garlic 2 scallions 1 ripe mango, peeled and cut-up 1 habanero chile, seeded 2-4 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste) 3-6 tablespoons olive or coconut oil 1/4 cup cilantro,...

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