Sentences with phrase «thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer»

Be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer to remove the bitter outer coating.

* 6 medium onions * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 fat clove garlic, peeled and minced * 1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper * 1 cup quinoa (I used black quinoa), rinsed thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer * 1 1/2 cups water * 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste * 1/4 cup raisins * 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or more to taste), plus more for garnish * 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste * pinch or two of cayenne pepper, or to taste

Not exact matches

* 2 cups uncooked quinoa, soaked for 2 - 3 hours (optional) and then rinsed thoroughly in a fine - mesh strainer * 4 cups water * 2 cups fresh corn (cut from from approximately 2 ears) or organic frozen corn * 1 very small red onion, diced * juice of 2 plump limes * two 15 - ounce cans (or one 28 - ounce can) of organic black beans, drained and rinsed (or soak and then cook an equivalent amount of dried beans) * 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño chile, or to taste * 1 ripe avocado, diced * 1 large bell pepper (I used a red one), diced * 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped * 6 tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil * Coarse sea salt and finely ground black pepper

Thoroughly rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer (this is important or it will be bitter).

1 Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly with cool water for at least 2 minutes; drain.