Being a vegetarian I’m more interested in the accompaniment than the meat itself, which is why I love making this Quinoa Stuffing with Fresh Herbs and Pistachio Nuts. It can be used for roast chicken but can also be used in vegetarians dish such as stuffed peppers.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed in warm water
• 2 cups of water
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Lemon zest from one small lemon
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 apple peeled and grated
• 3 tablespoons of cranberries
• 3 Tablespoons of pistachio nuts
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 4 – 6 sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• Salt and Pepper

PROCEDURE:

1. Rinse quiona and then bring to a rapid boil with the stock, turn heat down and simmer till water is absorbed and quiona is cooked (15 – 20 mins).
2. Fry the onion in olive oil until translucent.
3. Add all remaining ingredients to the quiona and mix well.
4. Stuff Chicken or Vegetable with quionaa stuffing and cook accordingly.