Quinoa
How to make Quinoa
Quinoa Recipe
This is an easy to make delicious quinoa and brown rice blend recipe. The grains are cooked in olive oil, onions, garlic, tomatoes, mushrooms with a slew of spices and herb. You will want to make it again and again!
Equipment
- non stick pan with lid
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1.5 tbsp green chili/ginger paste add less quantity if you don't want it as spicy
- 1.5 cups quinoa/brown rice blend available at supermarkets
- 1 cup brown mushrooms sliced
- 1 tomato chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp red paprika
- salt and crushed black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat a non stick pan on medium heat, add olive oil, swirl to coat evenly
- Add onion to the pan, saute for a minute, toss in garlic & saute for 30 seconds
- Next stir in green chili/ginger paste, then add in the quinoa/brown rice blend
- Saute for a minute, add mushrooms & tomato, mix well then pour in water. Stir well then toss in salt/pepper, cumin powder, half the cilantro and paprika. Now cover the pan with its lid and cook for 15 minutes on medium.
- Check couple of times to ensure quinoa/rice are not sticking to the pan. Reduce flame and add some water as needed
- Once done separate the cooked grains with a fork transfer to a plate, garnish with remaining cilantro and Wallah! your quinoa is ready.
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Notes
Quinoa recipe
This is a very healthy delicious dish that has been enhanced in flavor by adding veggies and spices. Be sure to cook it often and enough!
Bon Appetit!
