Riso saltato alla quinoa

Ingredienti

• 1/2 cup Quinoa
• 3/4 cup Mixed vegetables (Frozen peas, carrot & beans chopped)
• 1/4 cup Capsicum (chopped )
• 1 tsp Black pepper (crushed (1/2 tsp if using fine powder))
• 1/4 tsp Sugar
• Salt
• 3 tbsp Olive oil (Or peanut/ sesame/ sunflower oil)

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- How to cook quinoa ---

2. 2

   Wash quinoa firstly well in water. Drain water using a metal strainer.

3. 3

   After that, add little salt and 1 cup water.

4. 4

   Pressure cook for 4 whistles in medium flame.

5. 5

   Once done, fluff it well. Add a tsp of olive oil or sesame oil and cool down by spreading over a plate/ tray.

6. 6

   Put the tray of quinoa in refrigerator until you prepare the veggies.

7. 7

   --- Prepare fried rice ---

8. 8

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the vegetables and toss in high flame.

9. 9

   Sprinkle salt and sugar. Toss for about 1 & 1/2 minutes.

10. 10

    After that, add capsicum and toss well for another 1/2 minute.

11. 11

    Then, add black pepper and cooked quinoa. Toss gently.

12. 12

    Lastly, add one more tbsp of olive oil to give it a glaze and give it a mix in high flame.

13. 13

    Quinoa fried rice ready!