QUINOA WITH STIR-FRIED WINTER VEG

Quinoa with stir-fried winter veg image

Quinoa is protein-rich, low-fat, gluten-free and makes a nutritious change from rice or pasta

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

200g quinoa
5 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
3 carrots , cut into thin sticks
300g leek , sliced
300g broccoli , cut into small florets
100g sundried tomato , drained and chopped
200ml vegetable stock
2 tsp tomato purée
juice 1 lemon

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.03 milligram of sodium