Harissa FRIED QUINOA

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I absolutely love eating this side dish served with sliced fresh, super tasty summer tomatoes when they’re at their peak. It adds umami to the fried quinoa and balances it out perfectly! —CS

SERVES 4

3 tbsp (45 ml) toasted sesame oil

1 tbsp (20 g) harissa paste

2 small shallots, minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

3½ packed cups (660 g) cooked and chilled quinoa

2 cups (280 g) frozen corn kernels

2 tbsp (30 ml) tamari

1 tbsp (15 ml) mirin

Thinly sliced scallion

Chopped fresh cilantro

Place the oil and harissa in a large pan. Stir to combine. Add the shallots, garlic, quinoa and corn. On medium-high heat, start frying the quinoa. Add the tamari and stir to combine. Adjust the heat as needed. Cook until the quinoa smells nutty, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the mirin and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes and serve immediately with scallion and cilantro.