Quinoa with Toasted Corn Topping Recipe

"Adapted from Fine Cooking with quinoa added. A really easy, vegetarian (easily made vegan) dish with fresh and spicy flavours. You can vary the flavour by using different types of hot chillis."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (226.9 g)
Calories 390.7
Total Fat - 13.5 g
Saturated Fat - 3.5 g
Cholesterol - 5.7 mg
Sodium - 111.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 61.9 g
Dietary Fiber - 6.7 g
Sugars - 10.7 g
Protein - 10.1 g
Calcium - 38.9 mg
Iron - 3.5 mg
Vitamin C - 7.3 mg
Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place the quinoa in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes until done then drain.

Step 2

In a medium sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook onion for a few minutes until translucent. Add 1 tbsp butter, half the salt, the corn, ginger, garlic, and chili, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until corn is cooked and bottom of pan is slightly brown.

Step 3

Remove pan from heat, and add herbs, lime juice, and a bit of black pepper. Taste and add the rest of the butter and salt as desired. Serve by placing some quinoa on a plate, and top with the toasted corn.