The final winner of the Crofter’s giveaway never got back to me, so I have selected a new winner… Kate from Love of Breakfast! Kate, please send me your mailing information and we’ll get your free coupon to you!
Last night, as a belated birthday gift for my mom, I made a lovely, healthy dinner for all of us.
Asiago bread with garlic ‘butter’ a la Katy.
Pear and spinach salad with a blueberry vinaigrette (recipe to come!).
And Cannelini, Quinoa, and Peas. Creamy and yummy, as well as super-healthy!
Cannelini, Quinoa, and Peas.
Makes 8 servings.
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 T. olive oil
1 1/4 c. quinoa
14 oz. (1 3/4 c.) vegetable stock
10 oz. (1 1/4 c.) water
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 c. spinach leaves
1-15.5 oz. canned cannelini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained.
2 c. frozen peas
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Turn the heat to High.
Mix in the quinoa, stock, water and seasonings. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat to Low. Simmer, uncovered, for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the beans and peas, and cook 5 more minutes. Add the spinach, and stir until spinach leaves have wilted.
For one serving (without the seasonings):
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Hope you have a safe drive back here – the weather is beautiful!
what a great dish! your family must have loved it! thanks for sharing, i love quinoa!! such a super grain! have a safe trip back and good luck resting your knee.
That looks delicious. Hope the knee feels better soon!
yay! thanks! i’ll email you now with my info
Seeing pictures of that meal makes me drool.
That looks very good though it’s a healthy dish. I really like the flavourings you’ve used.