Quinoa with Stir-Fried Green Vegetables

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Put the quinoa and the water in a pot with some of the salt and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.

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   💡A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
2. 2
   Remove from the heat and leave the pot covered 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Fluff the grains with a fork and let cool slightly.
4. 4
   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over high heat.

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5. 5
   Add the red onion, carrot and Brussels sprouts and fry 5–6 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables turn lightly golden but stay crisp.

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   💡Add by cooking time: what needs long (onion, carrot, meat) goes in first, and what burns fast (garlic, dry spices) goes in last, only until fragrant.
6. 6
   Add the tomatoes and zucchini and fry another 2–3 minutes.

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7. 7
   In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with the sautéed vegetables.

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8. 8
   Add the lemon juice, salt and black pepper and mix well.
9. 9
   Serve with the parsley on top.