Quinoa halloumi
Pronounced as 'Keen-wah', it is one of the most nutritious grains with a very high protein content. The ancient Incas called it the "mother grain" and it was traditional for the Inca leader to plant the first quinoa seed every year using a "gold" shovel ! The grain has to be rinsed well before cooking. Otherwise, the coating which protects the growing seeds from the birds and the sun, can make the quinoa taste bitter. For this dish, you need to have.. Quinoa Olive oil Green peas Corn Red capsicum Zucchini Carrot Cucumber Tofu (if possible, marinate in lime juice for an hour) Halloumi cheese Lime Salt Pepper Cook the quinoa as per the instructions on its packet. Peel off the outer skin of the carrot. Then peel thin pieces (lengthwise) off the zuchinni, carrot and cucumber. Also slice the capsicum into nice and thin pieces. Heat a frying pan and dribble some olive oil. Toss in vegetables, green peas and corn. Your pan will have a lovely blend of colors. Spice ...