Quinoa with Leeks, Fruit, and Nuts by Sara Little

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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

 Quinoa with Leeks, Fruit, and Nuts

This is a highly nutritious, vegetarian recipe that takes Ayurvedic principles to heart: the warmth of the cumin and turmeric keep your internal fire, agni, blazing all winter long! Serves: 4
 
1 c. red quinoa
2 c. water
2 stalks of leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced (or kale, swiss chard, or other greens of your choice)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. sunflower seeds
sea salt to taste
 
Place quinoa and water in a flat-bottomed sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until all water is absorbed (about 15 min.). When done, the grain appears soft and translucent. The germ ring will be visible along the outside of the grain. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
 
Add the olive oil to a skillet and add cumin and turmeric to release aroma. Add the leeks and cook until tender. Stir in quinoa, raisins and sunflower seeds. Add sea salt to taste. Serve warm.