Best 9 Herbed Quinoa Recipes

HERBED QUINOA

Steps:

• For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

HERBED QUINOA AND CHICKPEA PILAF

Steps:

• Combine oil, Recaito, quinoa, orange juice, salt and 3/4 cup water to boil. Simmer covered over medium-low heat, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in chick peas. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in mint, parsley and hazelnuts.

HERBED WILD RICE & QUINOA STUFFING

Steps:

• Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the oil. When hot, add the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the apples, garlic, thyme, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for one more minute. Stir in wine, then add broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in the wild rice blend and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and cover again. Cook until the quinoa is tender, about 15 more minutes. Stir in the cranberries, pecans, 1/2 cup parsley, and sage. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Remove from heat.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub a large (9-inch x 13-inch is best) casserole dish with a little olive oil. Lightly scoop the rice mixture into the casserole dish, lightly mounding it instead of mashing it down.
• Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with remaining chopped parsley. Serve.

HERBED QUINOA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and stock; bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and the grains are translucent, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, pick 1/2 cup parsley leaves from stems, chop leaves coarsely, and set aside. Place remaining parsley leaves, parsley stems, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer puree to a double layer of cheesecloth laid over a small bowl. Squeeze all liquid from the puree, discard solids, and set parsley juice aside.
• Add snipped chives, butter, and reserved parsley juice and chopped parsley into cooked quinoa, and mix until combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

HERBED QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• To cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of water or stock to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan.
• Add 1 cup of quinoa.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
• Drain off any remaining liquid.
• Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
• Allow to cool before combining in salad.
• In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil.
• Add the peas.
• Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook.
• Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
• Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, basil, tarragon and chives.
• Toss lightly.
• In a cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
• Pour over the salad.
• Top with pine nuts.

SPICED AND HERBED QUINOA W GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa according to package directions using water or stock. Alow to cool Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.

HERBED QUINOA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and stock; bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed and the grains are translucent, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, pick 1/2 cup parsley leaves from stems, chop leaves coarsely, and set aside. Place remaining parsley leaves, parsley stems, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor; process until pureed. Transfer puree to a double layer of cheesecloth laid over a small bowl. Squeeze all liquid from the puree, discard solids, and set parsley juice aside.
• Add snipped chives, butter, and reserved parsley juice and chopped parsley into cooked quinoa, and mix until combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve.

AJI-BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH GOLDEN HERBED QUINOA (NUEVO LATINO BEEF DISHES)

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Place beef short ribs on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 4 to 5-inches from heat.
• Broil 18 to 20 minutes or until browned, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in aji paste and garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add ribs and wine and bring to a boil. Cover tightly and braise in a 325 degree F oven for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
• Thirty minutes before beef is done, peel papaya and cut into 1-inch pieces, reserving 1 heaping tablespoon of seeds. Add papaya, reserved seeds and 1 tablespoon parsley to stockpot; continue braising, covered, 18 to 20 minutes or until papaya is tender.
• For Annatto Oil:
• Heat annatto seeds in 1/4 cup olive oil in a 1-quart saucepan over low heat 8 to 9 minutes. Oil will become deep orange. Cool and strain.
• Meanwhile, prepare quinoa. Place quinoa in a lightly oiled 2 1/2-quart saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat 2 minutes or until toasted and just starting to change color. Add water, Annatto Oil, if desired, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in parsley.
• Skim fat from cooking liquid. Serve short ribs and papaya with sauce over quinoa.
• Garnish with parsley, if desired.

HERBED QUINOA

Steps:

• 1. For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, add the chicken stock, lemon juice and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• 2. For the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• 3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Transfer the quinoa to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve