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Quinoa Shrimp Pulao

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 2 small serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound peeled and deveined raw small shrimp
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups cooked white quinoa
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm the oil.
2. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and saute, 4 to 6 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the ginger, chiles, turmeric, and garlic.
4. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, then add the shrimp.
5. Keep stirring for 5 minutes, then add the green and red bell peppers and the salt.
6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Increase the heat to high, add the cooked quinoa, and cook for 2 minutes.
8. Add the lime juice and cilantro, then taste and adjust the salt if needed.
9. Turn off the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

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