Peruvian Tomato Onion Quinoa with Pan Seared Sardines
This pan-seared dish pairs quinoa, dry with tomato, diced, red onion, finely chopped and garlic, minced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes until softened. Add diced tomato, garlic, and ground cumin; cook 2-3 minutes to make a thick, jammy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir the cooked quinoa into the tomato-onion mixture and warm through 1-2 minutes. Add sardines to the skillet (gently) to warm; drizzle with lime juice. Serve the quinoa topped with sardines, with extra lime juice if desired.","cookingInstructions":["Rinse the quinoa in a fine strainer until the water runs clear.","In a small pot, combine quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low 12-14 minutes. Rest 5 minutes, then fluff.","While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes until softened.","Add diced tomato, garlic, and ground cumin; cook 2-3 minutes to make a thick, jammy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.","Stir the cooked quinoa into the tomato-onion mixture and warm through 1-2 minutes.","Add sardines to the skillet (gently) to warm; drizzle with lime juice.","Serve the quinoa topped with sardines, with extra lime juice if desired."],"cuisine":"peruvian","dietTypes":["Balanced","Heart friendly","High satiety","Gluten free","Pescatarian"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"difficulty":"Easy","estimatedMacros":{"protein":43.57,"carbohydrates":38.269999999999996,"fat":34.62,"fiber":7.050000000000001,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"quinoa, dry","grams":85,"calories":102},{"name":"water","grams":219,"calories":0},{"name":"olive oil","grams":18,"calories":159},{"name":"canned sardines in olive oil, drained","grams":146,"calories":292},{"name":"tomato, diced","grams":194,"calories":35},{"name":"red onion, finely chopped","grams":85,"calories":34},{"name":"garlic, minced","grams":7,"calories":10},{"name":"lime juice","grams":18,"calories":5},{"name":"ground cumin","grams":1,"calories":4},{"name":"salt","grams":2,"calories":0},{"name":"black pepper","grams":1,"calories":3}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Lunch Recipes","path":"/recipes/lunch","recipes":[{"id":"por-0054","title":"Tomato Rice with Seared Tuna and Herb Oil","cuisine":"portuguese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["tomato rice","seared fish","one pot","bright"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/por-0054-a.png"},{"id":"isr-0056","title":"Chraime Spicy Fish with Chickpeas","cuisine":"israeli","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["spicy","stovetop","protein rich","saucy"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/isr-0056-a.png"},{"id":"aus-0012","title":"Tasmanian Salmon with Dill Potato Salad and Pickled Cucumber","cuisine":"australian","dietTypes":["Balanced","Heart friendly","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","fresh","pan-seared","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/aus-0012-a.png"}]},{"title":"More Gluten Free Meals","path":"/recipes/gluten-free","recipes":[{"id":"egy-0038","title":"Air-Fried Turkey Tawook with Tahini Salad","cuisine":"egyptian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High protein","High satiety","Low carb","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","air fried","marinated","fresh"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/egy-0038-a.png"},{"id":"mex-0010","title":"Sopa de Lima with Turkey and Crisp Tortilla Strips","cuisine":"mexican","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","soup","bright","citrusy","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mex-0010-a.png"},{"id":"fus-0059","title":"Cajun Tamari Salmon with Coconut Grits, Charred Corn and Pineapple","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","Pescatarian","Gluten free","High satiety"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["creamy","spicy","skillet","sweet and savory","coconut lime"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0059-a.png"}]}]}