Sautéed Peas Quinoa

Name: How to cook Sautéed Peas Quinoa - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

ayndrila dutta

Sautéed Peas Quinoa

#toc2 Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. The United Nations (UN) declared 2013 “The International Year of Quinoa,” due to its high nutrient value and potential to contribute to food security worldwide. Green peas are powerhouse of vitamins. Peas are high in fiber and low in fat and contain no cholesterol and a good source of vegetable protein.

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 people

Cooking time :

30 minutes

1 cup

white quinoa

1/4 cup

green peas

onion

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper powder

2 tbsp

olive oil

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Wash and rinse the quinoa thoroughly and strain.In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until water is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.

* Step 2

In a kadai add 2 tbsp olive oil, saute onion in oil until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add blanched peas; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the cooked quinoa, salt and pepper. Sprinkle parsley or coriander and a healthy meal is ready.