Quinoa, Kale and Garlic Stir Fry
Quinoa is a mainstay in my diet, and my home.
The other day I was craving stir fried garlic and onion, an odd comment for sure but perhaps indicative of low energy that day, and feeling like I might be getting sick. Garlic and onion contain anti-viral properties and can strengthen your immunity, helping to ward off colds and flu.
I hope you enjoy this stir-fry version of quinoa, boasting alliums and powerful phytonutrients from kale. Quinoa is a balanced protein, so I consider this a one-stop meal.
Let me know how you love it!
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 large handfuls of baby kale
1 extra large red onion, or 2 small
6 cloves garlic
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp tamari sauce or coconut amines for soy-free
Preparation
1) Prepare quinoa according to basic package directions
2) Pre-heat large fry or stir-fry pan and add coconut oil
3) Add onion to pan and sautee until almost cooked through, add garlic to pan and sautee until both are cooked
4) Add cooked quinoa and stir, add grated ginger and stir, add handfuls of baby kale and stir until kale is wilted.
5) When vegetables and quinoa are blended, finish with tamari or aminos to taste, and remove from stove to cool slightly. Drizzle with sesame oil and gently combine.
6) Serve warm
Plynn / 3.25.2015
This morning I ate Millet bread, toasted, with goat cheese.
Love, love the quinoa stir fry recipe because you listened to your body’s need and then created something delicious to nurture it. I am a what’s-in-the-fridge, what-does-my-body-need, creative cook so appreciate the same sensibility in others. 🙂 Thank you!
Holli / 3.28.2015
It’s nice to be appreciated 🙂 I hope you loved it!