Kosher Side Dishes
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What is quinoa? Quinoa is a grain that is kosher for Passover! Pronounced keen-wa, it is a grain that comes from the Andes Mountains of South America. Visit www.quinoa.net Ingredients: 1 lb. package quinoa Directions: Rinse quinoa 3 or 4 times in a “fine” strainer to remove bitter coating. (This is the key to success; because the quinoa is so fine, it requires a strainer with tiny holes.) Then, sauté quinoa in some of the olive oil until “toasty brown” Put quinoa in about 6 cups of cold water and add 3 teaspoons of bouillon powder. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until quinoa is “squiggly”– approx. 20 minutes. Drain well. Sauté vegetables in remainder of olive oil. Season with black pepper, and 1 more teaspoon of bouillon powder - stir. Add cooked and drained quinoa. Stir to combine. Put in oven safe dish and bake at 325 approx. 20 minutes– just until heated throughout. Serve warm. Notes: Optional: Add almonds, apricots, raisins,currants, sautéed mushrooms |
