Quinoa With Gooseberry, Rhubarb, Fennel and Turnip
I was looking for something to do with gooseberries and rhubarb, without making a dessert, looking for something to bring out their tartness in a main dish (although this could be served as a side). I used the dried wakame seaweed from Emerald Cove, the pack that says "ready to use" -- these are small flakes that are easy to manage. You can replace this with a 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2stalks rhubarb
- 2small turnips
- 1⁄4cup gooseberry
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1⁄2 - 2⁄3cup quinoa
- 1⁄4teaspoon fennel seed
- 1⁄2teaspoon dried seaweed flakes
- 1 -2teaspoon apple cider vinegar
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DIRECTIONS
- Prepare your veggies: Rhubarb should be cut into approximately 2 inch lengths, and thick pieces could be sliced in half. Turnips should be chopped into 1/4-1/2 inch chunks. Gooseberries should have their tails and tops pinched off. For the fennel, I used the upper half of the stalks from one fennel. These stalks were chopped into 1-2 inch lengths, and the leaves were included. (You can use other parts if convenient).
- Simmer rhubarb for approximately 15 minutes in water.
- Add in the turnips, gooseberries and fennel; simmer for another fifteen minutes.
- Drain the pot, reserving the liquid.
- Set aside the vegetables in a bowl, mix in the nutmeg.
- Cook the Quinoa at a ratio of 2 parts liquid to 1 part quinoa. Use the reserved liquid, adding in additional water if necessary, and bring back to a boil Add the quinoa (rince it first in cold water), fennel seeds and dried seaweed (or salt). Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer about 15 minutes.
- Mix the cooked quinoa into the vegetables, and add the vinegar, and mix again. Serve immediately as a hot dish, or chill in refrigerator and serve as a salad over a crunchy lettuce.
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