Colorado Quinoa With Caramelized Onions Recipes

QUINOA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa well before cooking. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine onion and oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
• Cook over medium-high heat until onion is browned, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. (If onion starts to burn, reduce heat.)
• Set aside.
• Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool; drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, onion, and remaining ingredients (except tomato).
• Mix well.
• Stir in tomato.
• Serve at room temperature.
• HELPFUL HINT: Quinoa must be rinsed well before cooking to remove a natural bitter tasting but harmless coating. (The coating naturally protects quinoa from birds and insects.).
• All ingredients except tomato can be prepared, combined, and chilled up to one day ahead. Add a small amount of broth if mixture seems dry, then stir in tomato.
• Per Serving: 143 Calories; 6g Protein; 4g Fat; 23g Carbohydrates; 0 Cholesterol; 75mg Sodium; 4q Fiber.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM QUINOA

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth and quinoa to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 14 to 16 minutes or until quinoa is soft and translucent.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and salt; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown and soften. Add mushrooms, thyme and sage. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release juices and then brown. Add wine; simmer 3 to 5 minutes, scraping pan to release browned bits. Once liquid is almost evaporated, remove from heat.
• Transfer quinoa to Dutch oven; stir to combine. Top with parsley and hazelnuts.