Veggie Parmesan Quinotto
Ingredients
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 stock cube
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ cups quinoa
- 4 cups pak-choi (chinese cabbage) (washed and cut into cubes)
- 1 cup beetroot (cooked)
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan
Preparation
- in a pan, fry the onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- mix the stock cube with the water in a jug.
- add the quinoa to the onions and add the stock. cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water when necessary.
- in a separate pan, heat the remaining olive oil. add the pak-choi and sauté for 5 minutes. add the beetroot and heat through. remove and set aside.
- mix 2 tablespoons of parmesan with the quinotto. fold in the vegetables and top with the remainder parmesan before serving.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 53 (Medium)
445
Calories
63g
Carbs
18g
Protein
15g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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