Italian-Style Quinoa-Stuffed Sole
Friday, June 20th, 2008Ingredients:
* 1/4 cup quinoa
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
* 1 teaspoon lemon zest
* 4 (2 ounce) sole fillets
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 4 lemon slices
* ground black pepper
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/2 cup water
Methods:
1. Stir together the quinoa, 1/2 cup water, parsley, basil, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Pour into a mixing bowl, fold in the Parmesan cheese, and allow the mixture to cool.
2. Preheat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly grease a small baking dish.
3. Spoon a quarter of the quinoa mixture onto one end of each sole fillet.Fold the other side of the sole overtop, sprinkle with black pepper, and place a lemon slice on top.Place the sole into the prepared baking dish, and add the vinegar and remaining water.
4. Broil in the preheated oven until the sole flakes easily with a fork, and the flesh is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
