Leek, Pea and Halloumi Quinotto

Name: Leek, Pea and Halloumi Quinotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 large leek (sliced and washed); 170 g quinoa; 2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder; 250 ml water; 180 g frozen peas; 2 tbsp each chopped mint and flat-leaf parsley (plus extra to serve); 1 x 225g pack halloumi cheese (sliced or cut into triangles (as shown) and pan fried in a little oil until brown on both sides)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

A quinotto is simply a risotto-style dish but made using quinoa instead of Arborio or risotto rice. This refreshing and spring like combination of leeks, peas and herbs with slices of salty halloumi cheese is ideal for a quick lunch.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:05:30 GMT