Quinoa Veg Stir-Fry

Looking for a wholesome meal that is quick, flavourful and packed with goodness? This Quinoa Veg Stir-Fry is your go-to dinner recipe for a busy weekday.

This wholesome stir-fry combines fluffy quinoa and golden pan-seared paneer with colourful vegetables, keeping them slightly crunchy for added texture. A spicy, tangy sauce brings all the ingredients together for a flavourful Asian0inspired meal.

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Ingredients:

• Quinoa - 1/2 cup

• Soy sauce - 1 1/2 tbsp

• Lime juice - 1 tsp

• Honey - 1/2 tsp

• Chilli flakes - 1/2 tsp

• Vinegar - 1 tsp

• Paneer - 150g (cubed)

• Garlic - 2 cloves (finely chopped)

• Ginger - 1 inch (grated)

• Carrot - 1/2 medium (thinly sliced)

• Green beans - 10-12 (thinly sliced)

• Capsicum - 1/2 (cube sliced)

• Onion - 1 small (cube sliced)

• Oil - 1 + 1 tbsp

• Salt -to taste

• Roasted peanuts - 1 tbsp

• Sesame seeds - 1 tsp

Method:

Rinse quinoa well. Add to a saucepan with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 12-15mins. Turn off the heat and rest covered for 5mins. Fluff with a fork. Let it cool for 10-15mins.

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large wok or frying pan. Pan-sear paneer cubes until golden on the outside. Remove and set aside.

Heat another 1 tbsp of oil in a large wok. Add garlic and gingerand stir . Add beans and carrotsfirst and stir for 2-3 mins. Add onion and capsicum and cook for another 2mins. Keep the vegetables slightly crunchy. Add the cooked quinoa and toss. Pour the sauce around th edges of the wok and toss everything together. Add seared paneer, roasted peanuts and sesame seeds and mix.

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Serve it hot and enjoy a quick, satisfying mealthat is perfect for lunch or a fuss-free weeknight dinner.