Caper-Walnut Quinoa with Sauteed Swiss Chard, Chickpeas and Scallions Recipe

Name: Caper-Walnut Quinoa with Sauteed Swiss Chard, Chickpeas and Scallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup water; 1 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup walnut pieces; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp capers; 2 tsp caper liquid; 1 Kosher salt, to taste; 1 Black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 4 scallions, roots removed, whites and greens separated, chopped; 6 leaves of swiss chard, leaves and stalks separated, both cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cup water
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp capers
2 tsp caper liquid
1 Kosher salt, to taste
1 Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
4 scallions, roots removed, whites and greens separated, chopped
6 leaves of swiss chard, leaves and stalks separated, both cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked

1
Preheat oven to 350 degress F. Heat a small-medium saucepot over low heat.
2
Add quinoa and toast for 4-5 minutes while stirring.
3
Add 1 1/4 cups of water to pot.
4
Bring water to a boil, cover, and lower heat to medium-low.
5
Simmer until quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid.
6
Leave covered, remove from heat, and set aside.
7
Scatter walnuts on a large cookie sheet or baking pan.
8
Toast in oven for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant.
9
Remove from oven, and reserve.
10
Once the quinoa has cooled for 6-8 minutes, stir in the butter, capers, walnuts, salt and pepper.
11
Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
12
Add half of the olive oil, then add the white part of the scallions.
13
Cook for 1-2 minutes.
14
Add chard greens and stems and chickpeas, and cook for another 6-8 minutes.
15
Remove from heat.
16
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
17
Divide the quinoa on two plates.
18
Top with the chard-chickpea mixture.
19
Drizzle the remaining olive oil, caper liquid and scallion greens around the plate and on the quinoa, chard, and chickpeas.
20
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cup water, 1 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup walnut pieces, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Caper-Walnut Quinoa with Sauteed Swiss Chard, Chickpeas and Scallions falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caper-Walnut Quinoa with Sauteed Swiss Chard, Chickpeas and Scallions

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