Quinoa dumplings with vegetables

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Quinoa Dumplings
  • Quinoa : 1 cup
  • Water : 2 cups
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
  • Egg : 1
  • All-purpose flour : 1/2 cup cup
  • Baking powder : 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable Filling
  • Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
  • Onion (finely chopped) : 1
  • Carrot (finely chopped) : 1
  • Zucchini (finely chopped) : 1
  • Red bell pepper (finely chopped) : 1
  • Garlic (minced) : 2
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Paprika : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Cook the Quinoa
• In a saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and salt.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Prepare the Dumpling Dough
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, olive oil, egg, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
• Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and form a dough-like consistency.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Prepare the Vegetable Filling
• In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion, carrot, zucchini, red bell pepper, and minced garlic.
• Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
• Assemble and Cook the Dumplings
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Take the dumpling dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into small portions.
• Flatten each portion with your hands and place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center.
• Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges to form a dumpling shape.
• Place the dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

• You can customize the vegetable filling by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
• These quinoa dumplings can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer.

Information

• Quinoa is a nutritious grain that is high in protein and fiber.
• This recipe is vegetarian-friendly and can be easily made vegan by omitting the egg.