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Quinoa Jollof

(4)
50 Min
Intermediate
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Nutrition Value

Carbohydrates
54,02 g
Energy
378,9 kcal
Total fat
11,15 g
Fiber
9,7 g
Protein
17,52 g
Saturated Fats
2,31 g
Sodium
910,73 mg
Sugars
8,36 g
Information per serving

Ingredients

6 Portions

This dish has been optimized for 6 servings. Quantity and times may need to be varied. Here you can find more information about adjusted portion sizes:

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recipe ingredient
3  tbsp
Vegetable Oil
1 
Onion (Chopped)
2 
Fresh Pepper
3 
Fresh Tomatoes
2 
Red bell Pepper
1 
Smoked Fish (Shredded)
2 
MAGGI Shrimp
2  cups
Quinoa
6  cups
Water
1  bunch
Spinach
1  tbsp
Shrimp powder
0.5  tsp
Turmeric
1  large
Green Bell Pepper
1  Medium
Carrot (Diced)
1  Large scoop
Green Peas

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Instruction

50 Minutes
  • Step1

    5 Min
    Wash and roughly chop tomatoes, ½ onion, fresh pepper, 1 red bell pepper and set aside
  • Step2

    10 Min
    Slice remaining onion. Heat the oil, add the onion and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add chopped pepper, onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, turmeric and fry for 7 minutes stirring at intervals.
  • Step3

    35 Min
    Add water, 2 MAGGI Shrimp, shrimp powder, shredded smoked fish, and bring to boil. Add the Quinoa and stir properly. Cover and allow to cook for 25 minutes on medium heat until quinoa becomes fluffy. Cut into dice carrot, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, then add to pot and stir. Add green peas and sliced spinach. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Quinoa Jollof

Step1 of 3

Wash and roughly chop tomatoes, ½ onion, fresh pepper, 1 red bell pepper and set aside

Quinoa Jollof

Step2 of 3

Slice remaining onion. Heat the oil, add the onion and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add chopped pepper, onion, red bell pepper, tomatoes, turmeric and fry for 7 minutes stirring at intervals.

Quinoa Jollof

Step3 of 3

Add water, 2 MAGGI Shrimp, shrimp powder, shredded smoked fish, and bring to boil. Add the Quinoa and stir properly. Cover and allow to cook for 25 minutes on medium heat until quinoa becomes fluffy. Cut into dice carrot, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, then add to pot and stir. Add green peas and sliced spinach. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.

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