Confetti Quinoa With Nori, Sesame and Raw Cashews
By: Genevieve Sherrow
Published: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 4:50pm

Ingredients




1 cup quinoa, dry
2 cups water
1 tablespoon unrefined extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, peeled and minced
3/4 cup celery and leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari
1/2 cup dried nori, about 2 dried nori sheets, crushed or torn
1/4 cup raw cashews, crushed
Sea salt and crushed black pepper to taste

cup Optional: ½  beans (soy, aduki or black)

Preparation

1 Combine quinoa and water in covered pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all of the water has been absorbed. Do not stir or agitate quinoa while cooking. Tilt pot gently to a 45-degree angle to see whether water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. 2 Heat medium skillet to medium-high, then add olive oil. Saute garlic and ginger for about 2 minutes. Add quinoa and remove from heat. Add celery, sesame oil and tamari and mix until quinoa is coated. Fold crushed nori into mixture. Add beans here. Top with cashews and mix again. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

About


Boost the nutritional profile of your meals with nori!
Nori, a sea vegetable, is often used for rolling sushi. When crushed, dried nori sheets can be easily incorporated into your average soup, salad, or pasta dish. Versatile nori provides a natural source of salt, abundant flavor and fulfills your daily mineral needs. Surprise your family with one of the most nutritionally complete foods on the planet.