Peruvian Quinoa Stewvegan Food

PERUVIAN QUINOA STEW....(VEGAN/VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Rinse your quinoa really well. Place it in a pot with the water and cook, covered over medium heat, for about 15 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
• While the quinoa cooks, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add in the celery and carrots. Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring often so nothing sticks or burns.
• Add in the bell pepper, zucchini and tomatoes, along with the spices (cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne and oregano). Let that blend together for just a few more minutes and then stir in the stock. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the veggies are tender.
• Stir in the cooked quinoa and adjust the salt to taste. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro if you choose, or sprinkle on top.

MENESTRA (SPANISH STYLE VEGGIE STEW) (VEGAN TOO..!)

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
• Add the carrots, followed by the potato, the paprika, bay leaves and cayenne. Saute for a few minutes watching it doesn't stick or start to burn.
• All together you want 2 cups of liquid - use up the liquid from the tinned artichokes then top up with water to get 2 cups. Pour in the water, sherry and 1/2 tsp of salt. Cover and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes.
• After a few minutes add in the mushrooms and bell pepper and let those simmer with everything for a few more minutes.
• Once the veggies are just tender, stir in the artichokes and peas. Simmer about 5 more minutes and adjust salt to your taste, turn the pepper grinder over the pot a few times and it's done. I like to let this simmer on a little longer so that the flavours really blend together. Serve topped with olives and parsley if you choose, and maybe some crusty bread on the side.

ORGANIC PERUVIAN QUINOA MUSHROOM SALTADO

Steps:

• Wash mushrooms, then pat dry or let drain for 15 minutes. Remove and discard stems, then slice caps 1/4-inch thick. Set aside.
• Wash quinoa with cold water three times, then let drain for 10 minutes. Combine vegetable oil, quinoa, salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste in a pot on medium heat. Add water to cover quinoa by 1/4 inch and boil until done, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine soy sauce, vinegar, Yellow Pepper Paste, ginger paste and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste in small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
• Heat a wok over medium-high heat, then add vegetable oil and heat until smoking-hot. Add mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute, then set aside in small bowl.
• Add more oil to the wok and heat until hot, then add red onions and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato and cook for 1 minute, then add three-quarters of the stir-fry cooking sauce and saute for 30 seconds more. Add cooked mushrooms and stir-fry for final 15 seconds. Set half aside. Add half of cooked quinoa and remaining stir-fry sauce to the wok and cook for 1 minute.
• To serve, add all quinoa and pour over all mushroom stir-fry. Garnish with the green onions and cilantro leaves and serve.
• Cut peppers in half and remove seeds and veins.
• Add to a medium pot and cover with cold water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, then let peppers boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain well for 15 minutes. Repeat this step two additional times, starting peppers each time in fresh cold water.
• While still warm, peel off skin. Blend skinless peppers in a blender to create a paste. Let paste cool down, then store in a lidded container in the fridge.

PERUVIAN CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• In a deep pot, saute onions and garlic in oil until onions turn pale brown.
• Add the chickpeas, tomato wedges, diced squash, and all the seasonings.
• Reduce heat, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes. Stir often. Add a few teaspoons of water or vegetable broth if needed.
• Serve hot over cook-ed brown rice.

PERUVIAN CHICKEN, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Half-fill a medium pan with water and bring to the boil. Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve, then add to the water, stir well and simmer for 12 mins or until just tender.
• While the quinoa is cooking, put the sweetcorn in a dry frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook for 5 mins, turning every now and then, until defrosted and lightly toasted. Set aside.
• Rinse the cooked quinoa in a sieve under cold water, then press hard with a serving spoon to remove excess water.
• Tip the quinoa into a bowl and toss with the olive oil, sweetcorn, tomatoes, coriander, spring onions, lime zest and chilli. Season well with black pepper.
• Halve and stone the avocado. Scoop out the flesh with a large metal spoon, cut into slices and combine with the lime juice. Add the chicken pieces and avocado to the salad and toss gently together before serving.

PERUVIAN QUINOA

Steps:

• Put quinoa with chicken broth in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all the broth is absorbed (about 10-15 minutes). Stir occasionally while simmering.
• In a small bowl; mix cream, sriracha, lemon juice, and sundried tomatoes.
• Add tomato mix to cooked quinoa and stir well.
• Stir in lima beans, orange juice, and parmesan cheese.
• Heat on low until cheese melts through (about 5 more minutes) then serve.