Mixed Vegetables with Rice and Quinoa
This dish is prepared in the oven and you can serve it many ways!
Ingredients:
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2 cups Mixed vegetables (frozen)
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1 cup Basmati Rice, washed
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1 cup Quinoa, washed
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¼ cup whole peanuts, raw (or unroasted cashews)
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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1 tablespoon green chili, minced
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon Garam Masala (optional)
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½ teaspoon turmeric
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1 teaspoon salt, as per taste
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2 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
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4 cups water
Preheat the oven at 400 degrees F.
Grease or spray a baking dish.
Put all the ingredients in the dish. Stir well. Check for salt to taste.
Cover with foil. Poke a few holes in the foil to release the steam.
Put in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Fluff the rice with a fork, and ready to serve with raita (recipe below)!
Ingredients for the Raita
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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½ English cucumber, grated
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2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
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1 teaspoon green chilies, minced
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½ teaspoon garlic, minced (optional)
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1 teaspoon cumin (toasted and coarsely ground)
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2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
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½ teaspoon salt, to taste
Mix well. Can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
Other Serving Suggestions:
In a wrap with your favorite greens and protein
Grain Bowl topped with your veggies, dressing and nuts or seeds
[Makes 4 servings]
