Using quinoa has nutritional advantages. For instance, it has a carbohydrate-like taste, similar to rice or pasta, but it’s actually very rich in protein, similar to legumes. One 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 similarly to pasta – boiling until it's ready and then draining.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 3 tablespoons of oil (any kind)
- 2.5 cups of hard vegetables, cut into small pieces (carrots, bell peppers, onions, cabbage, sprouts)
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of spicy chili
- 1 heaping teaspoon of honey/brown sugar/any sweetener
- 5 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon of rice vinegar/lemon juice
To serve:
- Chopped green onions/peanuts/cashew nuts/parsley
Instructions:
1. In a wok or wide pan, fry the garlic and ginger with 3 tablespoons of oil for about a minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it might become bitter.
2. Add sugar or honey, mix gently, and immediately add the vegetables. Stir-fry over high heat for about 3 minutes while stirring continuously. Add the cooked quinoa and the soy sauce along with the vinegar or lemon juice.
3. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.