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Quinoa Pilaf with Peas and Almonds

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By Nava Atlas and Lillian Kayte

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from Vegetarian Express : Easy, Tasty, and Healthy Menus in 28 Minutes(or Less!), by Nava Atlas, (1995, Little, Brown)

Vegetarian Express : Easy, Tasty, and Healthy Menus in 28 Minutes(or Less!)

Servings:	6
Author Notes:	This simple pilaf makes for a good introduction to quinoa, if you're unfamiliar with it.
Ingredients:	1-1/2 cups raw quinoa* 3 to 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons salt-free herb & spice seasoning blend 1-1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed 2 tablespoons butter or soy margarine salt, to taste 1/3 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted if desired
Instructions:	Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan. Rinse the quinoa well in a fine sieve. Stir the quinoa into the boiling water along with the scallions and seasoning blend. Cover and cook at a gentle but steady simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in the peas and butter, then season to taste with salt. Transfer the pilaf to a serving bowl and scatter the almonds over the top. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Bread/Starch; 2 Fat *About quinoa The most nutritious grain available, quinoa is considered a complete protein as it supplies all eight essential amino acids as well as other essential nutrients. quinoa is also lower in carbohydrates than most other grains. The small bead-like grains cook in half the time of regular rice. The grains expand to 4 times their original volume when cooked. Use quinoa as a more nutritious alternative to rice or couscous or add to soups, side dishes, main dishes, casseroles or anywhere else you'd use grains like rice or couscous. You can easily find quinoa in most any health food store and most supermarkets.