Couscous Mint & Lemon
January 22, 2012
Great side dish, especially at Spring, Summer. Serves 6.
- 1 1/2 C whole wheat couscous (or Israeli pearl couscous or Orzo). Bring water to boil, add couscous, cook until al dente. Drain and drizzle with olive oil (use lemon flavored). Let cool spread out on platter or serving dish.
- 1/4 C thinly sliced mint leaves (roll leaves to slice)
- 5 scallions thinly sliced diagonally
- 1/3 C golden raisins
- 3 TBs lemon zest (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 C toasted pine nuts
- 2 TBs lemon juice
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 5 TBs olive oil (can use lemon flavored if you have some).
Mix all ingredients together. Top with fresh ground pepper
Brown Rice
January 22, 2012
Use Lundbergs mixed brown rice.
- 1 C rice
- 2 C chicken or beef broth
- Saute 1 clove minced garlic and 1/2 Cup chopped onion or 1 shallot in 1 TB oil.
- 1/2 C chopped toasted hazelnut or walnut (8 min, 350°)
- 1/2 C currants or chopped raisins. soak in hot water, drain.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cook rice as per directions (usually about 45 min). Add sauteed ingredients to cooked rice.
Red Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn, Avocado
January 22, 2012
From TraderJoes. Serve with Salmon, side dish. Serves 6
- 1 C Red Quinoa rinsed and 2 C chicken broth (Bring to boil, cover & simmer 15 mins until all water is absorbed.)
- 1/4 C Olive oil
Cook together as per directions. Toss with 1/4 C olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste.
- 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans, rinsed, drained.
- 2 C fire roasted Corn kernels (TJ frozen)
- 1 Avocado cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 C Red Onion finely chopped
- 1 pint (2 C) Grape Tomatoes, halved
- Zest 1 Lime
Toss together with 3/4 C dressing (make it up): lime juice, cilantro, olive oil.
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped.
Spread quinoa on platter, top with bean, corn, tomato, avocado mixture. Top with chopped cilantro.
Walnut Pasta Salad
January 22, 2012
California Walnut Pasta Salad. Great as side dish with chicken or ham or as a vegetarian entree. Serves 6.
- 3 C Rotelle uncooked (cook as per package directions)
- 1/2 C Golden Raisins (soak in hot water 5 minutes, drain)
- 3/4 C chopped walnuts (toast 350° for 8 mins)
- 5 TBs olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 1/2 C chopped spinach
In large stainless pan, Heat olive oil & cook garlic 1 minute. Add spinach, cook 3 mins to wilt spinach.
- 1/2 tsp each: salt, pepper
- 1/2 C sun dried julienned tomatoes in oil (drained)
Mix, toss all ingredients together.
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