Thursday, April 21, 2011

Red Pepper Fried Quinoa With Parmesan Green Beans

I am in love with Quinoa, if ya can't tell :) Here's my lunch! So YUMMY! BTW-Quinoa is a complete protein.

Red Pepper Fried Quinoa With Parmesan Green Beans

3-4 small red peppers or 1 One large, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cooked Quinoa
1-2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper

Saute peppers and onion for about one minute in olive oil or cooking spray, add Quinoa, garlic powder, salt and pepper and cook for additional minute or two on medium-high heat. Whisk the eggs with a fork into the hot peppers/onion/Quinoa mixture. Continue to whisk with a fork until eggs are incorporated and cooked through. Add soy sauce, and mix in. Set aside.

Parmesan Green Beans

1-2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup fresh or frozen green beans
salt
pepper
1 garlic clove minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
parmesan cheese

Heat oil in iron skillet on medium heat. Add green beans, garlic and a splash of water, cover and cook for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook an additional minute or two or until all water is cooked out. Keep covered to steam. Remove cover, and add parmesan cheese. Cook uncovered for another additional minute or two, until cheese is browned. Pour on top of Quinoa. Enjoy!!!