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Quinoa with Chicken and Prawns

Rice & pasta
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Today we're making Quinoa with Chicken and Prawns, one of those dishes we love bringing to the table for its wonderful mix of flavors and how easy it is to prepare. We toss the quinoa with crisp vegetables, scrambled egg, and a dash of soy sauce to enjoy a vibrant, colorful meal without any fuss.

Prep: 15 minCook: 40 minServes: 4

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • 2 Cups quinoa
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Small handful peas
  • 1 Small handful small prawns
  • 1 Tablespoon sweetcorn
  • 1 Small handful bean sprouts
  • 1 Spring onion
  • 1 Carrot
  • Cooked chicken breast
  • Black pepper
  • Low-sodium soy sauce

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and boil it for 20 minutes.
  2. 2In another pot, boil the chicken breast for 20 minutes.
  3. 3Once done, rinse both the quinoa and chicken under cold water, drain well, and set aside.
  4. 4Beat the egg and scramble it in a skillet, then set aside.
  5. 5In the same skillet, cook the prawns briefly to release their excess water, then set aside.
  6. 6Finely chop the carrot and spring onion, add them to the skillet, and sauté gently alongside the minced garlic.
  7. 7Season with black pepper to taste.
  8. 8Next, add the peas, sweetcorn, and bean sprouts, continuing to sauté everything together.
  9. 9Add the 2 cups of cooked quinoa and the soy sauce, mixing well.
  10. 10Toss in the prawns and let the flavors meld together.
  11. 11Finally, shred a piece of the cooked chicken breast and stir it in along with the scrambled egg.
  12. 12All done! Our Quinoa with Chicken and Prawns is ready to serve.

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