Thursday, March 8, 2012

Yummilicious Quinoa Bites

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Today I had some leftover cooked quinoa and I thought I'd try making it into some paddies... so here's the result! I fried them in a non-stick frying pan (they look burnt I know, but they aren't really and they definitely don't taste burnt).

Then I made a dip to go with it, and put together it's to die for!! (okay, that was an exaggeration - but it is really really good!)

What's in the paddies:

  • Cooked quinoa (had some lime juice in it when cooked)
  • Melted butter/margarine
  • Potatoe flour
  • Parsley (I didn't have fresh so just used dried)
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Vegan parmesan cheese
  • Chunky salsa
And the dip:
  • Vegan mayonnaise
  • Soy yoghurt
  • Dijon mustard
  • Lime juice
  • Salt
  • Ajvar
So that's it.. Form the paddie mixture into small paddies and fry in a frying pan (don't need to add oil since there's already plenty fattiness in the mixture). For the dip, I just mixed the ingredients together in a bowl and then they're done.
There are plenty of ways I'm sure to be more creative with a recipe like this, and another day I'll try making them with more raw ingredients... but today I was kind of lazy busy and thought I'd do it the simple and quick way. :)

Sunset in Finland - December, 2011

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Above are some photos of a sunset/moonrise in northern Finland, near Jakobstad that were taken in December, 2011.

Trip to Germany - June, 2011

Window

Lake

John Huss - Reformer

Place where Huss was burned at the stake

The place where the reformer John Huss was burned at the stake.

Council of Constance

This building called the Council of Constance is where John Huss's trial took place and where he was condemned to death.

Pink flowers

Candles

Harbor

Gränslös tankande

Church

Yellow flowers

Sweden and Norway - June, 2011

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Moonlit night

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