1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed1 can (15-ounce) hominy, drained and rinsed2 cans (15-ounce) mild or medium red enchilada sauce, divided2 cans (10-ounce) diced fire roasted tomatoes and green chilies1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained¾ cup water4 ounces cream cheese2 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon black pepper1 cup shredded… Continue reading Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa
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Crockpot Quinoa Curry
This is my own recipe, based on the “Spanish” Quinoa recipe also posted here. 8 ounces frozen peas1 packet chicken bouillon2 ½ cups water2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tart apple, scrubbed and chopped1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed well1 teaspoon curry powder¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Defrost… Continue reading Crockpot Quinoa Curry
“Spanish” Quinoa with Marinated Tofu (“The Vegan Slow-Cooker”)
This is a favorite that comes from the book, “The Vegan Slow Cooker”. The original recipe suggests that you could stir in cooked black beans at the end of cooking, but we just happened to have some tofu that week we cooked it. We really liked the way marinated tofu adds its flavor to the… Continue reading “Spanish” Quinoa with Marinated Tofu (“The Vegan Slow-Cooker”)
Quinoa Pilaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 large shallot, peeled and chopped1 large carrot, chopped1 rib celery, chopped1 cup quinoa, rinsed and strainedvegetable broth (14.5 ounce can)¼ cup water¼ teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon salt 1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 min., stirring occasionally.2. Add quinoa… Continue reading Quinoa Pilaf
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