Bethenny's Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe
Quinoa can be used in so many different ways! Bethenny talked about the grain on the show today and included it in this easy recipe.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa (toasted)
2 cups water
1 15.5-oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Bethenny's Tips
1. First, briefly soak the quinoa in cold water. You can use a fine mesh strainer to remove the saponin - the natural, bitter protective coating on quinoa.
2. Drizzle olive oil in a pan and add one cup of quinoa. Toast it over medium heat until it turns golden brown. Toasting brings out the flavor.
3. Add two cups of water. (Remember the 1, 2, 3 rule: 1 cup dry quinoa + 2 cups water = about 3 cups cooked quinoa.) Bring to a rolling boil, then lower heat and cover. Cook an additional 15 minutes or until quinoa is soft and fluffy.
4. Scoop the quinoa into a large bowl using a spatula.
5. Stir in in the other ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
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