Posted on
12 September 2013
by
Nela Lukic
Super Duper Yummy Quinoa
Ingredients
200g Quinoa
2 Peppers, red and yellow,, sliced in thick wedges
1 red onion, thickly sliced
Half a head of broccoli
6-10 unpeeled cloves of garlic, depending on how much you like garlic
1 pkt. of asparagus
Grapeseed oil for drizzling
Salt and spices of your choice
4 small chicken breasts
Fig balsamic vinegar
Dried herbs
Feta cheese for garnish
Preparation
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This dish is made in 3 stages.
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<strong>Stage 1:</strong>
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Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the packet, just ensure that the quinoa is washed properly before cooking.
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<strong>Stage 2:
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</strong>Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celcius
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While the quinoa is cooking drizzle grapeseed oil on the vegetables. Season with salt and spices and rub the vegetables with your hands to get the maximum flavor.
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Place in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes depending on how you like them roasted.
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<strong>Stage 3:</strong>
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When the vegetables have been in the oven for around 20 minutes heat some oil in a pan.
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Sautee the chicken until it has cooked through.
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Season and add herbs of your choice and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
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Allow the vinegar to caremalize around the chicken. It will give it a lovely colour and taste.
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Finally combine the veggies, quinoa and chicken and sprinkle crumbed feta on top.
Cooks Note
Serves: 4