Butternut Squash, Turnip, and Green-Bean Quinoa |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
2/3 cupquinoa |
1 1/3 cups water |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 medium turnip |
1 large garlic clove |
4 scallions |
2 ounces green beans |
1 cup 1/3-inch cubes butternut squash |
Directions:
1. In a sieve rinse quinoa under cold running water until water runs clear.
2. In a small saucepan bring water to a boil with quinoa and salt and simmer mixture, covered, over moderately low heat until just cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain quinoa in sieve (do not rinse) and spread out on a plate to cool.
3. Peel turnip and cut into 1/3-inch cubes. Mince garlic. Slice scallions thin on the diagonal and cut beans into 1/3-inch pieces.
4. In a steamer set over 1 inch boiling water combine squash, turnip, and garlic and steam vegetables, covered, 7 minutes, or until almost tender. Add beans, quinoa, and salt and pepper to taste and steam 3 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Transfer mixture to a bowl and toss with scallions.
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