Aromatics and seasonings add a lot of umami to this simple and healthy one-dish meal.
Course
Side
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings2
AuthorLemons & Anchovies
Ingredients
1 1/2 - 2cupscooked quinoa
1 - 1 1/2cupscanned black beans
1shallotchopped
3clovesgarlicroughly chopped
1/2teaspoongrated ginger
1 - 2teaspoonschili sauce
Splash fish sauce
Splash soy sauce
salt and pepperto taste
Oilfor stir-frying
garnish: scallions
condiment: Vinegar with peppers and garlic
Instructions
On medium high heat: cook shallots until lightly colored at edges, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add splash of fish sauce and the chili sauce. Add quinoa, beans and soy sauce (and more fish sauce if desired). Add more oil if necessary. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with scallions, plate and serve.