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Quinoa And Pepper Pilaf
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ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed
2 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 bay leaf
sea salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
directions
Steep saffron in chicken broth for 10 minutes.
In a saucepan, cook the onion in the oil over moderate heat until softened. Add the garlic and cumin seeds and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
Add the broth, quinoa, bell peppers, bay leaf and salt. Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer covered until the quinoa is soft.
Stir in cilantro. Serve.
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chef_rwmiller
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This recipe does not specify When you should add the Quinoa????