Sicilian Quinoa Bowl with Poached Egg

Sicilian Quinoa Bowl with Poached Egg

 

Ingredients

  • 70g quinoa

  • 200ml vegetable stock

  • 1tbsp capers

  • 1 anchovy chopped

  • A handful of mint leaves

  • A handful of parsley leaves

  • 30ml olive oil

  • 1tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 roasted red pepper (jar), chopped

  • 1 celery stalks, chopped

  • 30g black pitted olives, halved

  • 100g cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 15g toasted pine nuts

  • 4 eggs

 

Method

 

1.    Put the quinoa in a pan and pour over the vegetable stock.

2.    Bring to the boil over a medium heat, then turn the heat down to low, cover and leave to simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender.

3.    Leave the lid on and allow it to steam for a further 5 minutes.

4.    Transfer to a large bowl.

5.    Place the capers, anchovy, herbs, oils and vinegar in a food processor and pulse lightly to combine.

6.    Add the remaining ingredients and mix gently.

7.    Meanwhile poach the eggs

8.    Serve the quinoa on plates, pour over the dressing and toss to coat and top with the poached eggs