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Organic Quinoa with Egyptian Spiced Chicken |
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Ingredients
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion (finely diced)
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup organic quinoa* (rinsed)
Zest and juice of one lemon
200g green beans
4 small chicken fillets
4 tablespoons Dukka**
Method
Preheat oven to 180OC. Place a little olive oil, garlic and onion in saucepan & cook for 1-2 mins. Add stock and quinoa, bring to the boil then reduce heat, cover with lid and simmer for 20 mins or until all the stock is absorbed. Stir occasionally. Meanwhile coat chicken breast with dukka and seal on the stovetop in an oven proof dish (with a little olive oil) for 1-2 mins each side. Place in the oven for 20 mins or until cooked through. Once quinoa is cooked pour through the lemon juice and zest stir and serve . Steam beans and serve dish with quinoa as the base, beans on top and chicken on top of that. *Quinoa is an Andean plant cultivated by pre-Incan cultures 6000 years ago. The Incas considered it magical because of its high nutritional value calling it 'Chisiya mama' - mother grain. Quinoa is one of the only known grains that provide all the essential amino acids needed by the human body, is gluten free and contains more iron than any other grain. **Dukka is an Egyptian blend of spices, nuts and seeds. It can be scattered over salads, meat and fish. It can be found in health food stores and selected supermarkets or you can be adventurous and make your own. Click through here to visit our online shop. We deliver Australia wide!
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