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Sunchoke Quinoa Pilaf

Sunchokes, chickpeas, green peas, onion, and quinoa make a healthy vegetarian grain dish. This is a delightful change from rice as a side dish. You may substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth for a richer flavor if you are not vegetarian.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa

2 Tablespoons oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1-1/4 cup vegetable (or chicken) broth

3/4 cup chickpeas, cooked or canned, (drained and rinsed)

1 cup peeled, chopped sunchokes

1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation:

Place the quinoa in a large bowl; fill with cold water. Pour into a strainer, then return the quinoa to the bowl and rinse 4 times more. Drain well.

Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rinsed quinoa and cook, stirring, until it cracks and pops, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft.

Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the chickpeas, sunchokes, peas, and pepper, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

APPLE OATMEAL BREAD

3 eggs

1 c. oil

3 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 c. oatmeal

2 c. sugar

2 c. applesauce

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. salt (optional)

1 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. nutmeg

Optional: 3/4 c. raisins (soak in water for 20 min.)

Mix all ingredients together and place into 3 medium or 2 large loaf pans. Bake in 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour.