Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa

Quinoa is not actually a grain, but a seed. It is a complete protein source and provides all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Toasting Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Eggplant
• 2 large Tomatoes
• 4 tablespoon Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoon Capers
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa and simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the eggplant and cook until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, olives, capers, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Serve the Sicilian-Style Toasted Quinoa topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.