Quinoa with Mushroom, Walnut and Fried Egg

Another quick and healthy quinoa recipe. This dish has tons of protein from the quinoa, mushroom and egg. Walnuts add a nice crunch and a healthy dose of omega 3 fatty acids.  Tastes great with a side of greens.



Quinoa - 1/2 cup
Water - 1 cup
Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
Eggs - 2
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne Pepper - a pinch
Garlic - 4 cloves
Sliced Shitake Mushrooms - 1 cup
Soya Sauce - 1/2 tsp
Red pepper Flakes - 1/4 tsp
Lightly roasted Walnuts - a handful
Any fresh herbs like chives or parsley or mint



Put the quinoa in a strainer and wash it well under cold running water.

Put it in a sauce pan with 1 cup water and a pinch of salt and bring it to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer till all the liquid gets absorbed. Fluff with fork and keep aside.



Heat a tsp of olive oil in a castiron pan. Break the egg shell and slide the egg gently on the pan without breaking the yolk. Sprinkle salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Flip and cook for a few seconds on the other side. Remove from pan and keep aside and cook the other egg similarly.



In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Saute garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the sliced mushroom and cook for a couple of minutes. Add soy sauce and mix well.



Now add the cooked quinoa and the walnuts. Toss everything well and saute for a minute.

Remove from heat, garnish with any fresh herb, slide the fried egg on top of quinoa and serve.