Summer Vegetable And Quinoa Stir Fry Food

ASIAN QUINOA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa following pack instructions and leave to cool.
• In a large frying pan or wok, pour in the sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, ground coriander and tamari and fry on a medium-high heat for 2 mins until the moisture starts to evaporate, then add 3 tbsp water. Leave to fry for 1 min more, add the pepper and fry for another 2 mins.
• Add 4 tbsp water then after 2 mins, add the green beans and 125ml water.
• After another 2 mins, add the courgette, 125ml water and leave to cook for 3 mins, then take off the heat.
• Make the dressing by putting all the ingredients in a jug and whisking until smooth. Mix the quinoa into the veg, add the dressing and mix together with the sesame seeds. Stir through the coriander to serve.

QUINOA VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa: place 1 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained) in a small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth. Bring to a light boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice onion and bell pepper. Slice mushrooms. Cut asparagus into 1-2" pieces (woody ends removed).
• Add sesame oil* to a wok (or large skillet) over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully add onions. Cook onions for 3-4 minutes.
• Add bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, and peas. Stir and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp-tender.
• While vegetables are cooking, make the stir-fry sauce: Mince garlic and add all sauce ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk the stir-fry sauce again, then add to pan. Stir well to thoroughly combine. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until sauce thickens.
• Assemble bowls with cooked quinoa and saucy stir-fry veggies. Serve with sesame seeds and/or more tamari if desired.

STIR-FRIED QUINOA WITH VEGETABLES AND TOFU

Steps:

• Place the tofu slices on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top, and prepare the remaining ingredients. Cut the tofu slices into 1/2-inch dice. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a boil, and add the broccoli. Boil one minute, and transfer at once to a bowl of ice water. Drain and dry on paper towels.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce and sesame oil. Combine the garlic and ginger in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within easy reach of your pan.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in a tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and tilting the pan. Add the tofu. Reduce the heat to medium, and stir-fry one to two minutes until it begins to brown. Add the garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the pepper and bok choy, and stir-fry for one minute. Add the broccoli, and stir-fry for one minute.
• Swirl in the remaining oil, and add the scallions, quinoa and the soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry, scooping the ingredients up from the bottom of the wok, for about one minute until heated through and fragrant. Serve at once.

QUINOA WITH STIR-FRIED WINTER VEG

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a wok or large pan, then add the garlic and quickly fry for 1 min. Throw in the carrots, leeks and broccoli, then stir-fry for 2 mins until everything is glistening.
• Add the sundried tomatoes, mix together the stock and tomato purée, then add to the pan. Cover, then cook for 3 mins. Drain the quinoa, then toss in the remaining oil and the lemon juice. Divide between warm plates and spoon the vegetables on top.

QUINOA STIR-FRY WITH VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a small saucepan, toast over medium heat (quinoa will turn golden brown and will pop as it is toasting.).
• Stir in 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until quinoa absorbs water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and leave uncovered.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook carrot, stirring occasionally, until it softens, about 1 minute. Add bell pepper, ginger, garlic and chile, if desired; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add peas, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
• Remove vegetables and return skillet to heat; add quinoa, along with egg. Cook, stirring constantly, until egg is evenly distributed, about 2 minutes.
• Add vegetables, chicken, scallions, cilantro and soy sauce; cook 1 minute more. Divide stir-fry among 4 bowls; serve warm.