Ingredients
- 12 ounces purple Peruvian potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Quinoa:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups quinoa
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 cups (8 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup pitted medium black olives
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 to 3 large limes)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and set aside to cool.
For the quinoa: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth, quinoa, and garlic to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the garlic and discard. Using a fork, fluff the quinoa and place in a large serving bowl. Add the peas and the cooked potatoes.
For the dressing: In a food processor, combine the olives, oregano, oil, agave nectar, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until chunky.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss well until coated.
Cook's Note: The potatoes can also be steamed in a steamer basket for 15 minutes until tender.
Per Serving (based on 6 servings): Calories: 457; Total Fat: 16 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 14 grams; Total carbohydrates: 66 grams; Sugar: 13 grams Fiber: 7 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 513 milligrams
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By Smokin' in the ...
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on January 22, 2013
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Really liked this dish and so did my whole family. Kids each had 2 servings. Tho I used regular fingerling potatoes and roasted them at 400 deg. until crispy instead of steaming purple potatoes, just added sliced olives instead of pureeing them in the dressing, and I left the garlic in the quinoa after cooking. Have not really liked quinoa before so this was great!
By jabarrie
on May 07, 2012
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My family loved this. It was reasonably easy for me to make, a little bit different and fun with all the colors, and had a great mix of tastes. It was a hair sweet for me (next time I might cut the agave slightly but my 6 year old loved it and that counts for a lot!
By cwuer
madison, ms
on April 22, 2012
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This was OK. If I were on a diet and concentrating on healthy food I would make it. But potatoe salad or pasta salad is a lot better and cheaper than Quinoa. There is a reason you have not heard of "Quinoa" before. Plenty of tastier things to serve as a side dish.
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