Today was my first day back at work after a week off, it was Angie's day to cook so I was so looking forward to a nice meal, after a hard day's work....maybe even something similar to the "heavy" mac and cheese I made her the other night that lasted 3 days.
"Hey Babe....(smooch) what's for dinner?"
"Quinoa"
"What the he-doublechopsticks is quinoa?"
"It is a grain, and I am putting veggies in it"
"Well, all right...what kind of meat are we having?"
"No meat"
"
" (Where's the beef?!...under my breath of course!)
OK...I will never admit I liked it...but I did say we could have this again (like I really get a choice
)
Here is the recipe...came out of her Yoga Journal June issue ~
QUINOA SUMMER PILAF
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 bunch asparagus, sliced
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon julienned basil leaves
#1 ~ Rinse the quinoa and place it in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
#2 ~ Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small saute pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the asparagus and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
#3 ~ Take pan off the heat and stir in the corn, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper and stir into the quinoa. Garnish with fresh basil.
Now, I am not saying this was good...but it is not up to print out yet from the Yoga Journal...I typed it out myself...and I am really slow...
ENJOY
ANGIE!! arrghhh..I won't eat it!
