Monday, June 13, 2011

Curried Chicken Quinoa with Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • About 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 12 oz. bag frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Add the oil, chicken pieces, chopped onion and garlic to a Dutch oven.  Saute for about 10 minutes, or until chicken pieces are mostly cooked.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, undrained, curry powder, chili powder and nutmeg.  Stir until combined and let cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the water and bring to a bubble.  Stir in the quinoa, bring to rolling boil and then reduce heat to medium low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.  With about 5 minutes left to cook, stir in the frozen peas.
  • Turn heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Makes 4 adult portions.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

4 Tbsp Flour
4 Tbsp Sugar
1 Heaping Tbsp Cocoa
3 Tbsp Milk
3 Tbsp Oil
2 Tbsp whipped egg
Splash of Vanilla
Chocolate chips (3 Tbsp)

Mix together
Put in microwave for 2:30.