Quinoa With Snow Peas, Sesame And Ginger

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   I've used red and white quinoa together for visual appeal but use whatever you can get. You have to rinse and drain quinoa before cooking unless it says that it's prewashed. I then like to toast it before adding liquid.

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   Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for a minute.

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   Add the quinoa, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until quinoa is dry.

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   Add the water or broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cover the pan, simmering for 12 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat and quickly remove the lid, adding the snow peas on top of the quinoa and replace lid. Let sit,undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid and check to see if the quinoa is done. Each grain seed will have a little ring.

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   Add salt and pepper to taste, along with the sesame oil. Top the mixture with the toasted sesame seeds and serve hot or warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.