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Quinoa with Vegetables and Ham

Rice & pasta
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Today we're making Quinoa with vegetables and ham, the kind of meal that saves the day without any fuss in the kitchen. We combine mushrooms and Padrón peppers with a simple, flavorful scramble, all in the same pan and without adding any oil. How about adding a little spicy kick to taste?

Prep: 5 minCook: 15 minServes: 1

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

  • Padrón peppers
  • Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Small handful of diced cured ham
  • Garlic powder
  • 1 Small cup of cooked quinoa
  • Pink Himalayan salt (optional)
  • Ground cayenne / chili powder (optional)

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Add the mushrooms and peppers to a pan over medium heat and cover with a lid so they release moisture and cook nicely without any oil.
  2. 2Once softened, transfer them to a plate and set aside.
  3. 3Beat the egg well and pour it into the same pan.
  4. 4Using a wooden spoon, stir well until cooked and scrambled.
  5. 5Add back the reserved vegetables, along with the quinoa and diced ham.
  6. 6Mix well and season to taste with pink salt, cayenne, and garlic powder.
  7. 7Cook for a couple of minutes so all the flavors come together.
  8. 8Done! Our Quinoa with vegetables and ham is ready

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