Ingredients
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4 Extra-Virgin Olive OilTBSP
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1/4 OnionsChopped
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2 Mushrooms
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1 Zucchini
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1/10 Fresh Gingerchopped
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3 Garlic Cloves
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1 Quinoaglass (150 ML)
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1/2 Frozen Green Peasglass (75 ML)
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1 Red PaprikaTBSP
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Hot Red Chile Pepper* if you like spicy
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1/3 CuminTBSP (1 TSP)
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Koshar Salt
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Freshly Ground Pepper
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1 Organic Vegetable StockGlass *you can also use water)
Directions
You ask me if my Mediterranean Vegetables Quinoa is low carb? well, it’s not. Although the main focus of our blog is low carb Mediterranean recipes we also make healthy Mediterranean recipes. For those who don’t follow a strict low carb diet or when you need to get out of ketosis, this Vegetables Quinoa is a great side dish.
You can really go crazy with the vegetables you use. On this Vegetables Quinoa, I used mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, ginger, green peas, and onions. You can add or remove any of the veggies. I usually try to cook with whatever i have in my kitchen. Some ideas to add to the dish are carrots, tomatoes (not too much), sweet potato.
Another great option if you’re looking for a vegetarian meal is to make this a main dish simply by adding lentils (or tofu). If you go with the lentils version please make sure you sprout them for at list 24 hours.
Although I’m not recommending, you can replace the vegetable stock with water.
Steps
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Done
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Prepare ingredients1. Wash well the quinoa and soak it in water for 10-15 min while cutting the veggies (If you really don't like the taste of the quinoa you can let it soak in hot water for about an hour. But it's really not needed) |
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2
Done
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4. add the onions and when it starting to get a nice color (about 30-45 sec) add the ginger and garlic. |
