quinoa caviar
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Eggplant and quinoa, healthy and tasty. I found this recipe on a Quinoa website. If you haven't tried quinoa yet, it is really a seed more than a grain, but it is high in protein, and complete with amino acids, etc. It is a little different at first, but easy to get used to, and so good for you.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
10 or more
Ingredients
- 1 - purple eggplant, firm and unbruised
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 - onion, minced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- pinch salt
- 1/2 cup fresh herb (like flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, chives or mint) chopped
- 2 tablespoons miso paste or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- dash hot sauce to taste
How To Make quinoa caviar
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Step 1Roast the eggplant: Cut in half lengthwise, drizzle with 2 Tbs. of olive oil, and bake at 425F until white flesh is lightly browned and tender, about 30 minutes.
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Step 2Saute onions in last Tbs. of olive oil until soft. Stir in the quinoa and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Step 3Add water and salt, then bring to a boil.
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Step 4Cover the pan, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 5Remove pan from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 6Remove lid, let cool, and fluff quinoa with fork.
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Step 7Puree the eggplant with herbs, miso, and lemon juice. Add to quinoa.
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Step 8Add hot sauce and adjust seasoning. Garnish with remaining herbs.
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Step 9Serve on toast points or fancy crackers just like Caviar.
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