Zippy Crisp Sauté

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and finely-chopped
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas, chopped in 1/2” pieces – or asparagus or snowpeas
  • 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds (or pumpkin seeds)
  • 1-2 Tbsp fresh lemon or orange zest (make sure it’s organic), finely minced
  • 1⁄4 cup fresh mint, minced
  • 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, minced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (mixed) – don’t overcook or will be thick and clumpy
  • Unrefined seasalt, to taste
  1. Heat oil in a saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté for ~4 minutes.
  3. Add snap peas and saute about 3 minutes more, until they are bright green.
  4. Add zest, herbs, seeds, scallions, and fruit (if using).
  5. Saute 2 minutes just to warm and blend.
  6. Add cooked quinoa, blend well, and heat thoroughly.
  7. Add Sea salt to taste.
  8. Serve hot or cold.
  9. If you wish, add ~2/3 cup chopped fresh orange (careful to remove seeds) or mango or strawberries or pineapple.
  10. Or to make more savory, add 1⁄2 cup very thinly sliced scallions (green tops only).

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