Dirty Quinoa Dressing

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped mushrooms
1 tablespoon chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon chopped celery
Creole spice
8 ounces chicken livers, trimmed and chopped
Up to 2 cups chicken stock
Chopped parsley and scallions, for garnish

Instructions

Rinse quinoa in running water and drain as much water as possible. Heat a sautÈ pan over high heat, add quinoa and toast grains, breaking them up with a wooden spoon, until dry and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

In a large saucepan heat oil, add chopped onions, mushrooms, green peppers, celery, Creole spice and cook, tossing and stirring often, until tender, 5 minutes. Add liver and toss to coat with vegetables and their juices. Stir in stock and toasted quinoa. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to very low. Simmer until grain in tender, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve garnished with parsley and scallions.

Yield: About 3 cups / 4 servings