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pineapple quinoa with shrimp

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Recipe by
Kathy Granstrom
@WiGal

Hubby and I are trying to eat more grains and love pineapple. Remember when you are working with quinoa, don't mix too vigorously as you want it to stay fluffy. Feel free to sub in roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds for cashews. Think jicama might be good if added right before serving.

yield 3 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For pineapple quinoa with shrimp

  • 1 c
    quinoa
  • 6 oz
    unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 1/4 tsp
    soy sauce
  • PILAF
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    jalapeños, minced
  • 12 oz
    shrimp, cooked
  • 1 c
    peas
  • 1/2 c
    basil, cut in slivers
  • 2 Tbsp
    mint, finely cut
  • 2 c
    pineapple, crushed
  • 3 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 4 oz
    cashews

How To Make pineapple quinoa with shrimp

  • 1
    Rinse quinoa in fine mesh strainer under water until water runs clear, and let drain briefly. Spread grains on dish towel-lined rimmed baking sheet and let air dry for 15 minutes before toasting.
  • 2
    Transfer dried grains to saucepan by picking up towel corners and gently shaking towel to release grains into saucepan. Toast quinoa over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly browned and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Into quinoa, stir in juice, water, and soy sauce and bring to simmer over medium heat. Stir a few times, lower heat to low, cover, and cook for about 14 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa appears plumped and slightly translucent.
  • 4
    Drain pineapple. Discard liquid.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, use largest nonstick skillet you have. Have ALL ingredients cut and easily within reach.
  • 6
    Heat burner to medium, add oil to warm, add onions and garlic. When the garlic starts to sizzle, add minced jalapeño with seeds. Saute about a minute, then add shrimp, peas, basil, and mint, and stir for another minute. Shut off burner.
  • 7
    Add to skillet pineapple and soy sauce, and stir.
  • 8
    Using rubber spatula or fork, gently fold in quinoa.
  • 9
    Plate, garnish with cashews, serve, and offer additional soy sauce to season individual servings to taste.
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