Quinoa as it is, has a slight nutty flavor but nothing spectacular. It is like rice or wheat or raagi. They have a subtle flavor which is enhanced by mixing it with the right ingredients.
Here are two actually three ways I have tried and we loved all of them. Of course my little one is not a big fan of quinoa but I am sure he will get there!
QUINOA with FRIED EGG
For this you will need -
2 Cups - Cooked Quinoa
3 Tablespoons - Olive Oil
2 Pods - Garlic (fine chopped)
1/2 - Red Onion (fine chopped)
1/2 Cup - Boiled and blanched Green Peas
1/2 Cup - Boiled and blanched Asparagus
1/4 Cup - Mushrooms (sliced)
2 Spoons - Olives (chopped)
A small chunk of Goat Cheese
1 Egg
Salt, pepper - As you desire
3 Teaspoons - Dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, rosemary)
Dash of Vinegar
Method -
Cook the quinoa as per the instructions on the package. In another pot, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion. Fry till the onion is translucent. Add in the mushrooms, sauté well with some salt. Once cooked, add the peas and the asparagus. Cook the peas and the asparagus in boiling water for a couple of minutes and then dunk them in ice cold water. This will make them retain their beautiful color while being just cooked right! Now, add some more salt, pepper and the herbs. Give it a good toss, add the quinoa. Toss it all again. Turn off the heat. Garnish with olives (I used preserved olives with pimiento from a bottle) and goat cheese ( I used one flavored with garlic and herbs). Being in this country has its advantages! So many things to choose from. If not using preserved olives, add a dash of vinegar too to add a little bit of zing!
Fry an egg with salt and pepper and making sure the yolk is only set on the outside. Top the quinoa with the egg, so when one cuts into it, it oozes the beautiful golden liquid!
QUINOA with STIR-FRIED SHRIMP
Or third way, serve with herb-crusted salmon!
Here are two actually three ways I have tried and we loved all of them. Of course my little one is not a big fan of quinoa but I am sure he will get there!
QUINOA with FRIED EGG
For this you will need -
2 Cups - Cooked Quinoa
3 Tablespoons - Olive Oil
2 Pods - Garlic (fine chopped)
1/2 - Red Onion (fine chopped)
1/2 Cup - Boiled and blanched Green Peas
1/2 Cup - Boiled and blanched Asparagus
1/4 Cup - Mushrooms (sliced)
2 Spoons - Olives (chopped)
A small chunk of Goat Cheese
1 Egg
Salt, pepper - As you desire
3 Teaspoons - Dried herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, rosemary)
Dash of Vinegar
Method -
Cook the quinoa as per the instructions on the package. In another pot, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion. Fry till the onion is translucent. Add in the mushrooms, sauté well with some salt. Once cooked, add the peas and the asparagus. Cook the peas and the asparagus in boiling water for a couple of minutes and then dunk them in ice cold water. This will make them retain their beautiful color while being just cooked right! Now, add some more salt, pepper and the herbs. Give it a good toss, add the quinoa. Toss it all again. Turn off the heat. Garnish with olives (I used preserved olives with pimiento from a bottle) and goat cheese ( I used one flavored with garlic and herbs). Being in this country has its advantages! So many things to choose from. If not using preserved olives, add a dash of vinegar too to add a little bit of zing!
Fry an egg with salt and pepper and making sure the yolk is only set on the outside. Top the quinoa with the egg, so when one cuts into it, it oozes the beautiful golden liquid!
QUINOA with STIR-FRIED SHRIMP
For this you will need -
1/2 Cup - Shrimp
1 Tablespoon - Butter
Salt and pepper
Half of a Lime
Melt butter in a pan. Add the shrimp, salt and pepper. Toss for a couple of minutes till the shrimp is just done. Turn off the heat, squeeze the lime and serve hot.
Or third way, serve with herb-crusted salmon!
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