Thai-Inspired Quinoa
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Thai-Inspired Quinoa

Servings 4
Author Tempie

Ingredients

  • 1-2/3 cups of water
  • 1 cup of quinoa (rinsed, if not using pre-rinsed quinoa)
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil , ghee or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 small jalapeño , minced
  • 2 small cloves of garlic , minced
  • 2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Combine the quinoa, sea salt and water into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid has been absorbed . Keep covered and let sit off the heat for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the dish. Fluff with a fork.
  • Towards the end of the quinoa cook time, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeño to the skillet and sauté until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and fresh ginger to the skillet and cook for a minute more.
  • Add the cooked quinoa, fish sauce, cilantro, lime juice and toss to combine. Serve immediately.