Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions

Recipe courtesy Lyle Davis, Pastures of Plenty Organic Farm and Big Bang Catering

Show: FoodNation With Bobby FlayEpisode: Boulder Colorado

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter, plus 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
1/2 cup white wine
2 to 3 Anaheim or Big Jim chile peppers (depending on heat preference), roasted and seeded
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve. Place in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat immediately to low simmer and cook for 25 minutes. In a separate pan, saute onions in 2 tablespoons of the butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil. When onions are soft and translucent, add the wine and cook until reduced and onions caramelize. Slice roasted chile peppers into 1/4-inch strips. In a separate pan, warm 1/4-cup olive oil and remaining 2 tablespoons butter, add cooked quinoa, tamari or soy sauce and parsley and continue to stir until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Place in serving dish, top with caramelized onions and chile pepper strips.

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recipe Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions
KELLY Kennesaw, GA 02-12-2010
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Great Flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Did not have the proper pepper, so I roasted a jalapeno, red pepper and a pablamo; the flavor was wonderful!
recipe Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions
Angei Costa mesa, CA 01-07-2010
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Different, Satisfying & Healthy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was very good, with a great variety of flavor. I used Anaheim peppers, soy sauce and added sauteed shrimp. I... also used red onions instead of yellow and it came out really good. I think I used a little more wine than suggested but it still turned out well. The parsley gives good extra coloring and the combo of carmelized onions and peppers did wonders for the taste of the quinoa. This dish is so healthy & fulfilling that I will definitely make it again. Read more
recipe Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions
Lena San Francisco, CA 12-11-2009
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy to make, and really delicious. The only issue i had with instructions on quinoa cooking, i felt there wasn't enough... water , so it almost burned for me. Will adjust next timeRead more
recipe Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions
veronique long beach, CA 02-17-2009
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Hearty & Delish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. Easy and delicious. I make the quinoa in a rice cooker with chicken or veggie stock and added mushrooms... to the caramelizing onions. Great side, but i could also eat it as a main dish with a side salad.Read more
recipe Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions
Lisa Arlington, VA 09-29-2008
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Very easy to make with ingredients you probably already have at home
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe because I wanted to make quinoa with what I had at home and avoid a trip to the store. This recipe is... very simlpe and makes a delicious meal with veggies added on the side. This may very well become a staple meal in my house because everyone liked it and it was so easy and quick to make.Read more
recipe Colorado Quinoa with Caramelized Onions
Debbie Bartlett, TN 04-06-2008
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Outstanding
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The onions add flavor for a great taste. Even good as a leftover, which is nice since it makes so much.