Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 button mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 red onion (julienned or finely diced)
  • 3 plum tomatoes (cut into rounds)
  • 1 cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (fresh, stems cut off)
  • 2 cups Quinoa
  • 3 Thai Chili (optional, julienned)
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely grated)
  • 5 Strands saffron
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (canned, unsalted)
  • 2 tsp Cumin powder
  • 5 pieces sun dried tomatoes (optional)
  • 3 tsp flax seed meal
  • 3 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper (freshly ground)
  • 3 tsp basil (dried)
  • 3 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 5 cloves
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup pistachios (shelled, unsalted)
  • 1 tsp capers
  • Cilantro

Instruction

  • Heat a medium pan or pot at medium heat
  • After 15 seconds, add the oil and let it heat for another 15 seconds
  • Add all the ingredients in the order listed. Don't add the water, pistachios and garnishes
  • Let it saute for 30 seconds
  • Add the water now.
  • Set the heat to medium-high and cover
  • Allow it to cook for about 25 minutes or until all the water has burned off, stirring often
  • Once the water has evaporated, turn of the heat and let the pan or pot stand for about 5 minutes
  • While it is cooling, chop the coriander for garnishing
  • Remove the cover and add the garnishes.
  • If you set aside julienne red onions, add them to the recipe.