Mediterranean Quinoa with Whitefish
Servings
2Serving size
about 2 cups with 4 ounces fishThis recipe can be multiplied and makes good leftovers. Reheat gently or serve cold.
Ingredients
| 1 cup Water |
| 1/2 cup Quinoa, uncooked |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 1 Medium Shallots, raw (minced) |
| 4 ounces Crimini mushrooms (sliced) |
| 4 ounces Asparagus, raw (cut into 1 inch lengths) |
| 4 ounce Grape or cherry tomatoes |
| 6 large Green olives (black olives: sliced) |
| 1 Tbsp., drained Capers |
| 1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar |
| 4 Tbsp White wine |
| 8 ounces Fresh whitefish (grouper, cod, halibut, etc.) |
| 2 ounce Feta cheese (cubed) |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 2 Tbsp. Fresh oregano |
Instructions
When the water boils add the quinoa. Reduce the heat to a high simmer. Cover the pan partially. Cook until the water is almost evaporated. Stir occasionally. When the quinoa is done turn off the heat and cover.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot add the shallots and the mushrooms. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the asparagus, tomatoes, olives, capers, vinegar and wine. Increase the heat to medium low and cover. Cook for about 3 minutes minutes.
Cut the fish into cubes and add to the pan. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the quinoa, feta cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir and let cook for about two minutes and serve.
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Special Diet Information
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
Even though I talk about how the Mediterranean diet doesn’t mean that you have to eat Mediterranean food, there are times when you want to. This is a great mix of those flavors. You can use almost any veggie that you like and basil, tarragon, or dill instead of the oregano.
This is a good example of how some recipes will be a little higher in sodium. Even leaving the added salt out will save only about 15 mg per serving. The feta cheese, capers and the olives come with salt already – but so much flavor.