Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe
For dinner tonight, try this wholesome and yet delicious Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe that is tossed in herbs giving it that added flavor. Serve it along with a curry of your choice to make your meal complete.
Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe is a great way to elevate the quinoa making it palatable. Pressure cooked quinoa is tossed in roasted bell peppers and herbs with a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice added to the delicious taste of this recipe.
Did you know: Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein, high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and beneficial antioxidants. You can read more about it here.
Serve Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe along with Tomato Basil Chicken Curry Recipe or Jamaican Style Vegetarian Stew Recipe and Mustard Mayo Baby Potato Salad Recipe followed by a dessert of warm Flourless Chilli Chocolate Cake Recipe along with a scoop of ice cream.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- Salt , to taste
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , finely chopped
- 1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum) , finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic , finely chopped
- Salt , to taste
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
How to make Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe
To begin making the Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe, wash the quinoa and set aside.
In a pressure cooker, combine the quinoa with water, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and salt, mix well and close the pressure cooker.
Pressure cook the quinoa for 4 whistles and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
In a skillet, heat oil on medium flame, add the garlic and saute until it turns into a light brown colour.
To this add rosemary, finely chopped bell peppers, salt and cook on high heat for a couple of minutes until the bell peppers soften a bit.
Finally add black pepper powder and turn off the heat. Stir in the quinoa to the roasted bell peppers, add freshly squeezed lemon juice and toss well.
Once done, give the Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa a taste, adjust the seasonings and transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe along with Tomato Basil Chicken Curry Recipe or Jamaican Style Vegetarian Stew Recipe and Mustard Mayo Baby Potato Salad Recipe followed by a dessert of warm Flourless Chilli Chocolate Cake Recipe along with a scoop of ice cream.
