12th March 2007

Sweet Potato & Pistachio Quinoa

Quinoa is an amazing grain from South America, which translates as the 'mother grain' as it contains all omega acids and one could survive on it alone if need be.  I use it instead of rice or couscous, and it has a delicious nutty flavour along with fantastic nutrition.  This can be served warm with meat or fish or cold as a salad.

200g quinoa, cooked in light chicken stock, then drained
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2cm dice, and roasted until tender
3 tablespoons pistachios, chopped quite finely
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons coriander and parsley, chopped
1 preserved lemon, rind only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

For a warm dish, heat a large pan and add all ingredients and stir over low heat until warmed through.  If serving cold, simply toss all ingredients together and season to taste.

Serves 2-4.