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Toasted Quinoa with Chillies and Corn

Chef Ajay Chopra

Cook Time: 30 mins

Serves: 2-3 People

A tangy, delicious yet nutritious quick bite that can be prepared at home following these simple steps. Quinoa gives this meal a nutritional boost making this a Quinoa-licious food!

Ingredients:

Quinoa : 150 gms
Ground cumin : 5 gms
Salt : to taste
Unsweetened cocoa : 5 gms
Vegetable broth : 100 ml
Kernel corn: 100 gms
Jalapeño peppers, chopped : 75 gms
Thinly sliced scallions : 30 gms
Lime juice : 30 ml

12.1 gms
protein

Methods:

Add the quinoa to a 2-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and place the pan over high heat. Swirl the quinoa in the pan to toast it evenly. When the grains are fragrant and start crackling, remove from heat.
Add cumin, salt and cocoa, then slowly add the broth (be careful - it might boil over). Put the pan over high heat, then bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the corn and jalapeño peppers; cover and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in scallions and lime juice. Serve warm.