Quinoa Bowl with Sautéed Chicken Liver in Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
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Nutritious tri-color quinoa topped with pan-seared chicken livers in a silky Dijon mustard-light cream sauce with caramelized shallots and herbs.
Ingredients
- 50g Dry tri-color quinoa
- 120g Fresh chicken livers (cleaned)
- 1 Shallot, thinly sliced
- 15ml Light cream (15%)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 5ml Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley and chives
- Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in 100ml salted water for 15 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
- Pat livers dry, season well. Sear in hot oiled pan 2–3 min per side until golden.
- Remove livers; sauté shallot in same pan until caramelized (3 min).
- Stir in Dijon mustard and light cream; simmer 1 min to combine.
- Return livers to pan and toss to coat in sauce. Serve over warm quinoa and garnish with parsley.
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📚 Scientific Studies & Medical References (5 Sources) ▼
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