Chicken Quinoa Pasta

Chicken Quinoa Pasta

Quinoa is the go to cereal these days although it has been around for almost five years now. But slowly it is becoming a household name. The health conscious and fitness freaks have suddenly woken up to its health benefits. I have used quinoa to make pudding, cake, stir-fry and lasagne too. And now I have discovered quinoa pasta. Losing weight was never so easy.

Ingredients

Quinoa pasta (raw) – ½ cup

Chicken (boneless) – 150 gms

Spring onions – 2 bunches (small)
Parmesan Cheese (grated) - 1/4 cup

Capsicum (small) – 1

Thai Red curry paste – 1 tbsp

Oyster sauce – 1 tbsp

Pepper sauce – 1 tbsp

Red Chili sauce – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Method

Add salt and lemon juice to the chicken pieces and microwave it for 8 to 10 mins till cooked

Cool and shred it

Cook the pasta in hot water for 5 to 10 mins till done but still firm

Drain and keep aside

Chop the vegetables

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan

Add the vegetables

Stir fry for 5 mins

Add the sauces

Check and add more according to taste

Add shredded chicken and cheese
Mix well

Add pasta and mix carefully 

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Good vegetarian protein source

Gluten free

Good fibre content

Has heart healthy fats

Rich in antioxidants

Good source of vitamins, magnesium and iron

Helps in weight loss