Quinoa Vegetarian

Quinoa Vegetarian

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa;
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water;
  • 2 large shallots, cut to small dices;
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced;
  • 1/4 lb (125 g) fresh asparagus;
  • 1/4 lb (125 g) carrot;
  • 1/4 lb (125 g) roasted peanuts;
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil;
  • 1 tablespoon Liquid Aminos (a healthier version of soy sauce can be find in health food store or upscale supermarket);
  • Sea salt.

Recipe:

Serving for 6 as a side dish

  1. Rinse quinoa for 3 minutes;
  2. Add to 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) of boiling water;
  3. Boil for 15 minutes or until all the water is evaporated;
  4. Cover for 10 minutes;
  5. Transfer in a large bowl to cool;
  6. Branch the asparagus in salted boiling water for 2 minutes;
  7. Cool down and cut to 1/4” (0.5 cm) pieces;
  8. Dice carrots, shallots and green onions;
  9. Put peanut in a plastic bag and crash to small pieces;
  10. Add chopped vegetables to cool down quinoa;
  11. Add Liquid Aminos and sesame oil;
  12. Mix well;
  13. Top with crashed peanuts;
  14. Serve at room temperature or chill.

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