so, i finally got to go to the grocery store after a long (months!) absence, due to my weekly splurging at the farmer's market. but, i made my way, and stocked back up on some of my bulk items (quinoa, rolled oats, etc). and upon getting home, i decided to protein load. plus, i had a lot of time, so...



Yellow Split peas with Quinoa
1 C water
1/8 C soy sauce
3/8 C pickle juice (from homemade sweet and sour pickles)
1/4 C yellow split peas
1 tsp salt
Bring this up to a boil and then simmer covered for 25 minutes. Add:
1/4 C quinoa
1/4 C shredded carrot
1 tsp cumin
1 T hot sauce
Bring this back to a boil and simmer for another 30 minutes. In a non-stick skillet:
1/4 C yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 C mushrooms, chopped
a minimal amount of oil
Cook over medium until the onion is translucent, and add
1/8 C red wine
Allow the wine to cook down, and then add the split peas over the top of the onions and mushrooms. Cook on med-low for 5 minutes without stirring. Top with diced seitan.