Ingredients
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1/4
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2
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1
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2 - 4
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2
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1/2
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Directions
Quinoa Broccoli Shrimp Stir Fry With Plantain, This is a recipe that I invented while exploring new ways to use quinoa as a rice substitute I feel plantain is a natural and safe way to sweeten a dish without using processed foods or going crazy on calories Broccoli complements shrimp and quinoa well IMO and gives such a vibrant green when not over-cooked Plantain can be found in most supermarkets and looks like a big banana This recipe calls for ripe plantain – not green but yellow skinned, yet a little firm to the touch , This is a recipe that I invented while exploring new ways to use quinoa as a rice substitute I feel plantain is a natural and safe way to sweeten a dish without using processed foods or going crazy on calories Broccoli complements shrimp and quinoa well IMO and gives such a vibrant green when not over-cooked Plantain can be found in most supermarkets and looks like a big banana This recipe calls for ripe plantain – not green but yellow skinned, yet a little firm to the touch
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Steps
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1
Done
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Cut the Plantain Horizontally Into 2 Halves. Cook the 2 Halves in Boiling Water For 10-15 Minutes (until Color Changes to Deeper Orange). Alternatively, Cook in Microwave With No Water, For About 7 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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Cut Plantain Into Cubes. Easiest Way Is to Cut the 2 Halves Long-Ways by Making a Cross Cut (just Like the Plus Sign) on Each Half and Then Cutting 1 Inch Slices All the Way Through. |
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3
Done
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in a Skillet, Apply Medium Heat and Spray in Just Enough Cooking Spray to Cover the Bottom of the Pan. Add All of the Plantain Cubes and Stir Around For 5 Minutes or Until a Bit Browned. Remove the Plantain (can Transfer Onto a Paper-Towel to Pat Down and Get Rid of Any Excess Oil). |
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4
Done
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Place Quinoa in a Bowl, Rinse If Needed. Drain Well. |
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5
Done
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in the Skillet, Heat 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil Over Medium Heat. Stir in Garlic and Cook by Stirring For a Minute. Add Quinoa and Cook, Stirring For 10 Minutes or Until Golden. Stir in 2 Cups of Water and Add the Salt. Bring to a Boil, Reduce Heat, Cover and Cook Over Medium Low Heat For 15 Minutes or Until All the Water Is Absorbed. |
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6
Done
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(skip This Step If Using Pre-Cooked Shrimp but Make Sure to Thaw Out the Shrimp If Frozen) Boil Shrimp For Approximately 3 Minutes in Microwave, or in Boiling Water on Stove. Do not Cook All the Way Through. |
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7
Done
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Stir in the Broccoli Florets, Onion and Shrimp Into the Skillet With the Quinoa. Season to Taste and Add the Other Teaspoon of Olive Oil. Cook Over Medium Heat For 2-5 Minutes |
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8
Done
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Stir in Half of the Cooked Plantain Cubes For 2 Minutes Along With Basil Leaves. |
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9
Done
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Serve the Other Half of the Plantain Cubes as a Side to the Main Dish. Enjoy! |
