SUMPTUOUS SOUPS
Variations
is an oil-free soup. You may sauté the onions and garlic in 2 table• This spoons of olive oil for additional flavor before adding the water, quinoa,
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and remaining ingredients. Add 1 pound of extra-firm tofu, cut into small cubes (see page 27) after adding the vegetables.
Superfoods for Health Quinoa is perhaps our favorite grain. As one of the easiest and quickest grains to cook, it is definitely the grain of choice for the 30-Minute Vegan. There are several varieties available including white, red, and even black. High in protein and other nutrients such as lysine, which is good for heart health, it has a delicate nutty flavor. Add cooked quinoa as a side dish to many of the recipes in this book to create a thirty-minute meal. You can start cooking the quinoa before you begin preparation of another dish and within twenty minutes, you will have a nutritious side dish.
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