Spinach And Walnut Stir Fry Food

QUINOA STIR FRY WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• When quinoa is cooked, add spinach and tomatoes to skillet. Stir fry over medium heat until spinach is almost wilted and tomatoes are warmed, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts and cheese. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve warm.

QUINOA STIR FRY WITH SPINACH & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Place quinoa in small bowl, add water to cover, and swish to rinse. Pour into mesh strainer and drain well.
• Heat oil in medium skillet. Add quinoa. Toast, stirring, over medium heat until golden (about 10 minutes) Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and 2 cups of water. Heat to boil. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Spread walnuts in small skillet and stir over medium-low heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• When quinoa is cooked, add spinach and tomatoes to skillet. Stir fry over medium heat until spinach is almost wilted and tomatoes are warmed, about 1 minute. Stir in walnuts and cheese. Garnish with basil. Serve warm.

SPINACH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
• Saute the onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.
• Add the red pepper flakes, if using, and stir through once.
• Add the walnuts and saute until they become somewhat fragrant.
• Add the spinach and continue to stir until it begins to wilt.
• Cover and allow to steam in it's own juice for 5 minutes.
• If needed you can add 1 Tablespoon of water to the pan.
• Remove cover and add the soy sauce.
• Mix well and serve.

WALNUT BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Sauté onions and carrots with oil in a wok or large pot until onion is tender. • Add mushrooms, broccoli and nuts and stir for one or two minutes.
• Add the water, cover with a lid, and simmer for a few minutes until broccoli is bright green. Don't overcook. • Add soy sauce, salt and pepper, and cornstarch dissolved in cold water (to thicken the sauce).
• Serve with brown rice or whole-grain noodles.
• Variations: Be creative! Experiment with different combinations of fresh veggies, tofu, seeds or nuts. For more flavour, try adding ginger, garlic, or miso.
• Source: Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 71.

QUINOA, SPINACH AND WALNUT STIR FRY

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a bowl, cover with water, drain well.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add quinoa and cook, stirring for 10 minutes or until golden. Stir in garlic and cook stirring another minute. Stir in salt and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• Stir in spinach and tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for one minute or until spinach is wilted.
• Stir in walnuts and cheese.
• Garnish with basil if desired.

STIR-FRIED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large wok over medium heat, heat oil. Stir-fry salt and spinach for 1 minute. When spinach has wilted add sugar and garlic and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes more. Plate spinach, serve warm or cold.

PORK WITH SPINACH STIR FRY

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan gently, until seeds are golden brown; remove from the pan at once to prevent burning.
• Trim the ends from the spinach, roughly chop the leaves and wash to remove the grit.
• Combine the garlic, spring onion, cayenne pepper and pork, mixing well. Heat the oils in a pan and stir-fry the pork quickly in three batches over very high heat until golden brown. Remove the meat and set aside.
• Add the soy sauce, sugar and spinach and toss lightly. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until the spinach is just soft. Return the pork to the pan, add the sesame seeds, toss well and serve immediately.