I have recently become a big fan of quinoa. I also realized that I like red quinoa more than yellow. This recipe is best when it is had with tofu.
Tofu for the side dish:
Take a box of firm or extra firm tofu,cut into blocks and marinade it in olive with lots of Caribbean jerk spice powder(You get this in the spice section of any grocery store). Let it sit for 1 hour or two hours max. Does not need a lot of oil. You can either saute in a pan or grill the tofu.
Quinoa Pilaf:
Ingredients:
Red or Yellow Quinoa-1 cup
Water or veggie broth-2 cups
Frozen South western mix packet-1/4(this has yellow corn,black beans,red bell pepper)
Zucchini-1/2,cut into decent size chunks
Garlic-1 clove minced finely
Lemon juice-A splash
Salt-to taste
Pepper-1tsp
Red chilli powder or paprika powder-1/4 to 1/2 tbsp according to taste
Cumin powder-1 tsp
Olive oil-1 tbsp
Cilantro-For garnish
Spring Onion or Green onions-For garnish
Method:
1. Wash the quinoa in a small filter till the water runs clear.
2.Add a tbsp of olive oil,saute the zucchini,minced garlic and the south western frozen veggies.
3.Add salt,chilli powder,cumin powder and pepper powder,saute the quinoa for a bit and add the water/broth and let cook in the vessel for 10 mins or until quinoa is done and water is evaporated.
4.Turn off stove,add a splash of lemon juice,cilantro and green onions and mix well.
5.Eat the quinoa with the Tofu as a side dish.Enjoy!
Tofu for the side dish:
Take a box of firm or extra firm tofu,cut into blocks and marinade it in olive with lots of Caribbean jerk spice powder(You get this in the spice section of any grocery store). Let it sit for 1 hour or two hours max. Does not need a lot of oil. You can either saute in a pan or grill the tofu.
Quinoa Pilaf:
Ingredients:
Red or Yellow Quinoa-1 cup
Water or veggie broth-2 cups
Frozen South western mix packet-1/4(this has yellow corn,black beans,red bell pepper)
Zucchini-1/2,cut into decent size chunks
Garlic-1 clove minced finely
Lemon juice-A splash
Salt-to taste
Pepper-1tsp
Red chilli powder or paprika powder-1/4 to 1/2 tbsp according to taste
Cumin powder-1 tsp
Olive oil-1 tbsp
Cilantro-For garnish
Spring Onion or Green onions-For garnish
Method:
1. Wash the quinoa in a small filter till the water runs clear.
2.Add a tbsp of olive oil,saute the zucchini,minced garlic and the south western frozen veggies.
3.Add salt,chilli powder,cumin powder and pepper powder,saute the quinoa for a bit and add the water/broth and let cook in the vessel for 10 mins or until quinoa is done and water is evaporated.
4.Turn off stove,add a splash of lemon juice,cilantro and green onions and mix well.
5.Eat the quinoa with the Tofu as a side dish.Enjoy!
