Pomegranate Steak With Quinoa Food

POMEGRANATE STEAK WITH QUINOA

Steps:

• Combine Marinade & Sauce ingredients in medium bowl. Reserve 3/4 cup for basting sauce. Place beef steaks and remaining marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, prepare basting sauce. Pour reserved 3/4 cup marinade into small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
• Cook quinoa in broth in medium saucepan according to package directions. Stir in spinach, pomegranate seeds and walnuts. Keep warm.
• Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally and basting with sauce.
• Carve steaks into slices; season with salt, as desired. Place quinoa on serving platter; top with cheese. Arrange beef around quinoa. Garnish with pomegranate seeds, if desired.

POMEGRANATE QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion until translucent and fragrant. Add the quinoa and stir to coat. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, pomegranate seeds, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Add the quinoa and season with salt, and pepper to taste. Garnish with toasted, slivered almonds.
• Serves: 6; Calories: 248; Total Fat: 12.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 9 grams; Total carbohydrates: 27 grams; Sugar: 4 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 109 milligrams

AVOCADO, POMEGRANATE, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Spread quinoa onto a baking sheet and cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
• Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and gently fold in avocado and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle olive oil over quinoa mixture and toss to coat; mix in cilantro and lemon juice.

CORIANDER SALMON WITH CURRIED QUINOA & POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Boil a saucepan of water, add the quinoa and cook for 5 mins. Add the beans, bring back to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5 mins, then drain, rinse and drain again.
• Meanwhile, blitz the fresh coriander, ginger, lemon juice, cumin, chilli and ground coriander in a small bowl using a hand blender. Arrange the salmon steaks on the baking sheet, then spread a teaspoon of the coriander mix on each one, saving the rest for later. Bake for 8-10 mins, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and stir-fry the courgettes and onions for 8-10 mins over a medium heat until softened and starting to colour. Stir in the garam masala, bouillon powder and remaining coriander mixture, then add the chickpeas and cook for a minute. Tip into a serving bowl and stir through the cooled quinoa, green beans and pomegranate seeds. Spoon half onto two plates and flake over 2 of the salmon fillets.
• Reserve the remaining two portions of quinoa salad and salmon to eat cold for lunch the next day, if you like. Will keep chilled for up to two days.