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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Rajun Cajun

I was supposed to have a work-related function tonight, but plans fell through. However, I'd already decided on a quick meal since I thought I'd be pressed for time. I threw together this Cajun Kielbasa Tomato Sauce with Quinoa Corn Pasta:


Yum! I needed to use the last Tofurkey Kielbasa leftover from the Father's Day grilling session. So I chopped it up and sauteed it with onion, garlic, and a jar of okra and tomatoes (canned by my Granny last season). Spiced with a little Cajun seasoning and habanero hot sauce, this dish was totally delish!

By the way, the pasta is made from quinoa and corn rather than semolina flour. I found it at Wild Oats in the bulk bins. I love how yellow it is! After only eating whole wheat pasta for so long, it's nice to be able to eat a healthy pasta with a traditional pasta color.
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 26, 2008 at 1:25 AM

    good thing your plans changed, then! the pasta looks delicious.

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  2. Marisa L. S.June 26, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    Yum! I bought some quinoa pasta too, which I haven't tried yet, but mine is brown! And the concert was awesome! It was our second time seeing Ringo--first time must have been 10 yrs ago!

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  3. urban veganJune 26, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    You know, I'm Polish--and I love fusion cuisine. But this is the first time I've seen a Polish food used. So djekuje! (Thank you!)

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  4. LizNoVeggieGirlJune 26, 2008 at 8:07 AM

    I've never had quinoa-pasta before - looks great!

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  5. ChocolateCoveredVeganJune 26, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Hehe your rhyming title cracks me up :o)

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  6. Hungry Hungry DancerJune 26, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    wow... i wish i could just THROW together something that was booming with flavor like that (well it looks like its booming with flavor anyway!!!!!)

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  7. AliciaJune 26, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    quinoa pasta?! I'm so glad you posted about it! I have a friend who has to go on a detox diet, gluten-free, and if I find something like this I'm sure she would love it!

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  8. jessyJune 26, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    ohhhhhh - this looks realllllly good! i need to find this kielbasa - i think it looks awesome. and i miss kielbasa so much.

    quinoa corn pasta is something i need to find immediately. i too get a little tired of the 'ol whole wheat stuff. it looks so sad and so boring sometimes.

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  9. AnonymousJune 26, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    I love your photo- looks so beautiful and interesting with all the different textures!

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  10. AnonymousJune 26, 2008 at 1:42 PM

    That looks good! I love quinoa pasta as well as spelt and brown rice pasta mmm

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  11. Lisa (Show Me Vegan)June 26, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Sounds good and spicy! I haven't tried the kielbasa yet and will keep an eye out for it.

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  12. TheresaJune 26, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    That pasta is so yellow!

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  13. SheridanJune 27, 2008 at 1:11 PM

    That looks awesome!

    I'm so hungry.

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  14. ErinJune 30, 2008 at 3:39 PM

    That pasta sounds really cool, hooray for alternative grains!

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