Quinoa Chaufa

Serves 4

 

Ingredients:

• 2 c. quinoa
• 4 c. liquid (water, vegetable stock, or chicken stock)
• 1 c. small dice (1/4”) green bell pepper
• 1 c. small dice (1/4”) carrots
• 1 c. sliced mushrooms
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. minced ginger
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. sesame oil

Instructions:

1. To cook the quinoa, bring 4 cups of stock to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add quinoa and turn the heat down to a simmer.
2. Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes
3. Fluff quinoa with fork, cover, and let sit for 5-10 minutes
4. Heat sauté pan over medium heat for 1 minute and add sesame oil
5. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute, do not allow to brown -- turn heat down if necessary
6. Add carrots and sauté for 1 minute, then add mushrooms and bell pepper
7. When vegetables are cooked to your liking, add quinoa and soy sauce to the sauté pan and stir 
8. Garnish with green onion