Non-Veg: Superfood Quinoa

Why Quinoa? 

Quinoa is a super-food that is thought to be nutritionally dense and thus good for one's health. However, I felt the need to make some adjustments in how Quinoa can be cooked so that it can be appealing to the Indian taste buds, while eating healthy.

Ingredients and Quantity (or Amount)

1.    Quinoa (1 ½ cups)

2.    Cilantro (1/2 bunch)

3.    Peeled and deveined Shrimp (1 lb.)

4.    Peas (2 ½ cups)

5.    Carrots (1 cup)

6.    Broccoli (1 small flower)

7.    Lime Juice (1/4 cup)

8.    Onion (1 medium sized)

9.    Chili powder (1/2 tablespoon)

10. Butter (1/2 stick)

11. Olive Oil (3 tablespoon)

Method:

Cook Quinoa according to the package directions. Chop the onions and cilantro. In a non-stick skillet, at medium high heat, add butter (or replace with Olive oil for the healthy option) and the chopped onions. Fry the onions until brown. Add shrimp, lime juice and chili powder. Cook shrimp turning over once until it gets to a pink color. Add rest of the vegetable and cook for a few minutes.

In another skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the previously cooked quinoa, lime juice, salt and cilantro.

No mix the vegetable with the quinoa. Mix well so that there is no water or liquid left and is absorbed by the mixture.

Serve warm with hot sauce.

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