Submitted by: Dee
| Recipe Ingredients: |
| 1 pkg. |
frozen peas |
| 1 1/2 |
Vadalia onions |
| 1 cup |
quinoa (uncooked) |
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butter and/or oil to carmelize onions |
Cooking Directions: |
| 1. |
Cook quinoa in 2 Cups of liquid (water or bouillion). Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes covered.
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| 2. |
Caramelize onions:
Slice onions into 1/4-inch wide rings or chop onions.
Heat butter or combination of butter and oil in heavy skillet.
Add onions and a small amount of sugar (optional) and slowly cook over medium heat.
Cook until onions are caramel colored, stirring often, 30 to 40 minutes.
For more flavor, add a touch of vinegar at the end of cooking, stirring to deglaze the pan.
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| 3. |
Add frozen peas to onions and cook another 8 minutes.
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| 4. |
Add peas and onions to cooked quinoa.
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Organic Quinoa
Organic quinoa is a light, fluffy, gluten-free seed that feels and tastes more like a grain. Packed with protein, fiber, iron and antioxidants, quinoa is a super nutritious and tasty food.
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