Have you ever heard about the mother of all grains? Well.. it is Quinoa.
Quinoa is a plant-based source rich in protein, fiber, and various minerals and vitamins. It is the best alternative to a gluten-free diet as it can dramatically increase the nutrient and antioxidant value. Quinoa is better than rice as it provides the required intake of protein, calcium, iron, and fiber.
Paella is a popular dish in Spain and you can make it in your own kitchen with simple ingredients like rice, saffron, vegetables, chicken, and seafood.
Try this recipe to enjoy the delicious quinoa paella recipe and thank me later!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Vegetarian Food
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 416kcal
Ingredients
1 ½tbspof olive oil
1shallotminced
1clovegarlicminced
½poundof artichoke hearts
1poundof button mushroomssliced
1red bell pepperdiced
1poundof carrotsgrated
3green onionscut into chunks
2cupsof kalamata olives
2cupsof Quinoa; rinsed
1cupsof vegetable broth
1pinchsaffron powder
2tbspparsleychopped
Instructions
Heat the oil in a pan, add the shallot and the garlic, cook for 2 minutes, add the artichokes and the mushrooms, cook for 3 minutes. Add the other vegetables, cook for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the Quinoa in the vegetable broth with the saffron for 10 minutes.
Put the Quinoa in a serving dish, add the vegetables, mix gently and finish with the parsley.