Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Monday, August 20, 2018

Vegetable Quinoa

              
 Quinoa is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is tasty, healthy and kids love it.

Ingredients:
2 cups quinoa
4-5 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 medium size onion chopped
1/2 cup celery chopped
1/2 cup carrots diced
1/2 cup sweet peas
1/2 cup diced potatoes cooked separately (optional)
1 cup mini peppers blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon knorr vegetable/chicken flavor bouillon powder
1 freshly squeezed lemon
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Salt to taste

Preparation:

Quinoa preparation: Boil water in a saucepan and add quinoa. Continue stirring making sure quinoa is cooked properly. It must be soft and tender. Drain access water with a mesh strainer. Run it under cold water, let it stand for few minutes until all water is drained out. Transfer to a bowl and keep aside.

Seasoning Vegetables:
In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and stir.
Add onions. Stir until onions softened and turns translucent. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add celery, carrots, potatoes, peppers, sweet peas and cook until softened.
Add knorr vegetable or chicken flavor bouillon powder, pepper powder, lemon juice and salt to taste. Continue stirring.

Add boiled quinoa and mix gently with all ingredients.
Sprinkle cilantro and serve hot.



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