Cuisinart CMW200 Recipes - Page 33

Quinoa Salad Quinoa is a very delicious grain that is also very high in protein. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup chopped onion, about 1 small onion 1 garlic clove, chopped 4 ounces mixed wild mushrooms ¼ teaspoon plus pinch kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄3 cup white wine 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup quinoa ½ cup toasted pine nuts ¼ cup chopped parsley ½ teaspoon lemon zest Makes about 3 cups Place butter, onion, and garlic in a 1½ quart microwavesafe casserole and place in the Cuisinart® Convection Microwave Oven with Grill. Select Combination Fast Bake on 350°F for 8 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms with a pinch of salt and pepper and fast bake again on 350°F for 5 minutes. Add wine and thyme and microwave on high (PL-10) for 2 minutes. Add the broth, quinoa and remaining salt and pepper. Cover the casserole and microwave on medium (PL-6) for 8 minutes and then microwave on high for an additional 4 minutes. Stir pine nuts, parsley and lemon zest into quinoa; taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Nutritional information per serving (½ cup): Calories 269 (56% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 7g • fat 18g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 3mg • sod. 199mg • calc. 26mg • fiber 3g 33