Tuna With Quinoa And Brown Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups brown long-grain rice
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 medium red onion, finely chopped
    2 tsp brown mustard seeds
    3 tsp garam masala
    1/2 cup quinoa
    2 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
    2 None fresh long green chili peppers, thinly sliced
    2 tbsp lemon juice
    12 oz skinless tuna steaks, finely chopped
    2 cups baby spinach leaves, shredded
    1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
    1 None lemon, cut into wedges
Preparation
    Boil, steam or microwave rice until tender; drain.
    Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Cook onion, seeds and garam masala, stirring, until onion is soft. Add quinoa, stock, half the chili pepper and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 15 mins.
    Add rice, lemon juice, tuna and spinach; cook, stirring, for 2 mins, or until rice is heated through. Season to taste. Sprinkle with remaining chili pepper and cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges.

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