Quinoa is an historical superfood or technically a brilliant‘seed’ categorized as an entire grain. It’s been cultivated for 5000 years throughout the Andean area of South America. It has full plant protein (all 9 important amino acids), fiber, nutritional vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients making it a vitamin powerhouse. Sadly many individuals assume it’s bla and steer clear of it.
However that’s about to alter with this recipe!
Garlic, turmeric, lemon, cilantro jazz up this historical seed / grain and I promise this spiced up model will flip the largest quinoa hater right into a quinoa lover.
RECIPE
Yield
serves 4-5
Elements
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2-1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2.5 cups water or vegetable inventory
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
Technique
Rinse the quinoa effectively and drain the water. This can assist take away any residual saponins that are bitter plant primarily based compounds discovered on the skin that may be poisonous in extra. (Most packaged quinoa is pre-rinsed however I rinse it anyway).
Warmth the oil on medium excessive warmth till it shimmers. Add the garlic and cook dinner for a minute or two till aromatic however not brown. Add the turmeric and cook dinner for a minute. Add the quinoa and cook dinner for a minute with salt and pepper. Add the inventory, being to a boil, scale back to a simmer and cook dinner lined for 10-Quarter-hour till the liquid is dried up and the quinoa is fluffy.
Squeeze the lemon and blend effectively. Sprinkle with cilantro and the almonds and serve together with your favourite curry, beans, veggies or in a salad.
