QUINOA PRIMAVERA

A well-stocked kitchen has advantages.  If you forget to defrost meat (like I did today), but have quinoa & some fresh vegetables, you have ingredients to make a healthy, balanced meal.  Tonight I used quinoa, fresh vegetables, & herbs from my balcony to make what I'm calling Quinoa Primavera.  If you don't have the exact ingredients I used, use what you have.  This was an improvised meal, so change it to suit your supplies &/or taste!



INGREDIENTS
2 cups quinoa, rinsed well & drained
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 zucchini or similar squash, cut into matchsticks
1 medium or large carrot, peeled then cut diagonally( I cut mine faux tourne, turning 1/4 then cut on diagonal...etc) 
1 bell pepper, diced
2.5 cups water or vegetable broth (adjust based on how many vegetables you use)
a few sprigs of oregano, chopped
a few sprigs of basil, chopped (save some for garnish)
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
1-2 pinches of salt
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

PREPARATION
1.  Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven,
2.  Saute the onions for a few minutes until soft & translucent
3.  Add the carrots & cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.  Add the garlic, bell pepper, & zucchini.  Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.


5.  Add the quinoa & mix well into the vegetables.
6.  Add the broth (or water), basil, & oregano.


7.  Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.  Cover & cook for 15 minutes.
8.  When done, the quinoa will be translucent & there will be a loose opaque germ-ring around each seed.  The texture should be al dente, with a little "bite" to it.
9.  Mix in the Parmesan cheese, if using & serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil on top.   Salt to taste.

I ate this as a main dish.  Enjoy!

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ER4YT Ingredient Ratings for B+/Nomad
(Please see the disclaimer at the bottom of the website regarding this table.)

Ingredient	SWAMI Nomad B+ Secretor Rating	B+ Secretor ER4YT Rating
Basil	Neutral	Superfood
Bell Pepper	Beneficial	Neutral
Carrot	Beneficial	Neutral
Garlic	Neutral	Temporary Avoid
Olive Oil	Beneficial	Super Food, Diamond
Onion	Neutral	Superfood
Oregano	Neutral	Superfood
Parmesan Cheese	Neutral	Superfood
Quinoa	Neutral	Superfood, diamond
Quinoa (pasta ingredient)	Neutral	Superfood, diamond
Salt	Neutral	Superfood if Sea Salt
Zucchini	Neutral	Neutral

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