STIR FRIED QUINOA
I'm not one to brag, especially about food. But this here ...
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Yield : 2 servings
Prep time : 10 mins
Cook time : 15 mins
Total time : 25 mins
Ingredients
Quinoa 100g
Red bell peppers x5
Mushrooms
Scotch bonnets x 4
Zucchini
Half a small onion
2 small gloves of garlic
Salt 2 tsp
Black pepper 1tsp
Paprika 2tsp
Basil 1tsp
Coconut oil 3 tbsp
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Prep:
Dice onions and garlic.
Deseed and cut 1 bell pepper into chunks.
Deseed and cut off the tops of 4 bell peppers, rinse and set aside.
Chop mushrooms.
Slice zucchini.
Dice scotch bonnets.
*Pre heat grill at medium*optional
Instructions:
1) Rinse and cook 2 small cups of Quinoa according to packet instructions. (One part quinoa, Two parts water. Between 15-20 mins on low-medium heat).
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2) On a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, add onions and garlic, fry for about 2 minutes.
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3) Stir in the bell peppers and scotch bonnets, fry for a further minute before adding paprika, basil and black pepper, whilst stirring add mushrooms and zucchini.
like so...
*Place the topless bell peppers in the grill at 170 for 10 minutes.*opitonal
4) Stir in the cooked, drained quinoa and add salt. Stir and reduce to low heat and fry undisturbed for 5 minutes.
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5) Stir and remove the skillet from heat.
6) Generously scoop quinoa stir fry into the topless bell peppers with a spoon.
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done) Serve alone or with a side of your choice. I had mine with Original Fried Chicken (recipe here).
Enjoy !
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*Optional*
You don't have to grill the bell peppers, recipe also works with fresh peppers.