Best 3 Garlic Soup With Quinoa And Snap Peas Recipes

QUINOA WITH SNAP PEAS AND PEPITA-MINT PESTO

Steps:

• Rinse and cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Make the pesto: Combine the mint, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest and 1/4 cup of the pepitas in a food processor. Pulse, drizzling in the 1/4 cup olive oil, until a loose paste forms. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the cooked quinoa in a large bowl and toss with the pesto until coated. Add the snap peas and remaining 1/4 cup pepitas. Toss until well combined. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste.

HEARTY GARLIC AND SNAP PEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook garli and a pinch or two of crushed red peppers in 2 tablespoons hot oil over medium heat for 1 minute; remove garlic.
• Add onion and cook until tender.
• Add potatoes, chicken broth, and water.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cook, covered, 15 to 18 minutes, or until potatoes are tende; cool soup slightly.
• Using a food processor or blender, puree soup in batches until smooth; return to saucepan.
• Add fennel and peas.
• Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
• Stir in salt and pepper.
• Top with fennel fronds.
• Spoon on yogurt and drizzle with olive oil.
• Makes 8 side-dish servings or 4 main-dish servings.

QUINOA WITH PEAS AND ONION

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with walnuts.