Posted on
17 September 2012
by
ewfood
Quinoa Stir-Fry [1]
Quinoa Stir-Fry
Ingredients
3/4 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1 oz. vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 small carrot, julienned
1 clove garlic, sliced
2 tsp. grated ginger root
1/8 tsp. mild red pepper flakes
10oz. mixed vegetables (broccoli florets, snow peas, asparagus, etc.)
Black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
4 oz. cooked chicken breast, chopped
1oz. soy sauce
2 spring onions, chopped
2oz. coriander, roughly chopped
Juice of ½ lime
Preparation
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<em>For the quinoa</em>: Rinse the quinoa once
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Add the quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring to boil on a high heat
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Once it reaches a boiling point reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the water has been absorbed
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Set aside for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork
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For the stir-fry</em>: Heat half the oil in a wok and add the carrots and bell pepper, cook until softened
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Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for half a minute
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Stir in the red pepper flakes, black pepper and mixed vegetables
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Remove vegetables from the wok and set aside
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Return the pan to heat, and add the remaining oil
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Add the quinoa and egg, and stir-fry to cook the egg
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Return the vegetables to the pan along with the remaining ingredients
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Stir to combine, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
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