Quinoa is an amazing superfood which has completely replaced rice for me. Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat, containing all nine essential amino acids and it contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains. It is a great alternative for rice and my kids love it.
Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. (Serves 4)
Ingredients
200g quinoa
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion (Chopped)
2 peppers (red, green, yellow or mixture)
1 garlic clove
200g Chicken Breast (Diced)
100g Mixed Vegetables
Seasoning (Knorr cube, Thyme, Tumeric)
Recipe
1. Cook the quinoa following pack instructions
2. Chop the vegetables and put aside
3. In a Wok, heat up the oil and add the chicken. Stir fry till cooked and stir in the onions and garlic.
4. Cook until the garlic and onion softens (about 2 minutes).
5. Add the peppers, and vegetables; continue cooking until they soften (about 5 minutes). Season and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa. Serve hot or cold
(Add Chili pepper for spicy kick)
