Orzo with peas and sesame seed
April 27, 2015
Sunset 2015, serves 4
- 1 C orzo pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 C fresh sugar snap peas, cut into 2 ” pieces
- ¼ C toasted sesame seeds
- 1 TBS each: minced fresh ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar
- 2 TBS toasted sesame seed oil
- ½ C chopped cilantro
- Cook orzo, drain & coola bit.
- Blanch peas 2 min boiling water, drain, cool (don’t over cook so they stay green and a little crunchy).
- Toss & mix all ingredients together.
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.
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