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Garlicky Tahini Sauce over Chard and Quinoa

From the book Vegetarian Times Fast and Easy by
Serves 4
Total Time 45 minutes

Introduction

This is a delicious combination, and lemon gives it a bright tang.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
lb. Swiss chard, rinsed, dried, and chopped
½ tsp. salt, divided
cup tahini
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 to 2 teaspoons)

Steps

  1. Make the quinoa: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook without stirring, 15 to 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  2. Make the chard: Meanwhile, in a large pan, combine the chard with ⅓ cup water and ¼ tsp. salt. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook 4 minutes, or until the chard is tender.
  3. Make the tahini sauce: Put the tahini in a small bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic, and remaining ¼ tsp. salt. Gradually stir in 2 to 3 Tbsp. water to yield a sauce that’s creamy but not runny.
  4. Serve the dish: Divide the quinoa into 4 mounds on individual plates. Using tongs, arrange the hot chard over the quinoa, then top with the tahini sauce.

This content is from the book Vegetarian Times Fast and Easy by Vegetarian Times Editors.

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