Quinoa has many nutritional benefits, such as its mild, grainy flavor, similar to rice or pasta, but it is actually very rich in protein, much like legumes. A cup of cooked quinoa contains 205 calories, 7.5 grams of protein, 5 grams of dietary fiber, and 26 grams of carbohydrates.
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You can cook quinoa like rice (1 cup of quinoa with 1.5 cups of water) or using the pasta method—boiling until done in plenty of boiling water and then draining.
Quinoa stir-fry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 tablespoons oil (any type)
- 2.5 cups of hard vegetables, cut into small pieces (carrot/pepper/onion/cabbage/sprouts)
- 3 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon hot chili
- 1 heaped tablespoon honey/brown sugar/sweetener
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar/lemon juice
For serving:
- Chopped green onion/peanuts/cashews/cilantro
Instructions:
- In a wok or a wide pan, sauté the garlic, ginger, and hot chili (if using) in 3 tablespoons of oil for about a minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter.
- Add sugar/honey, stir lightly, and immediately add the vegetables. Stir-fry over high heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the cooked quinoa, soy sauce, and vinegar/lemon juice.
- Serve hot with the additional toppings as per your taste.