italian-style quinoa-stuffed sole

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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 vinegar
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 23 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 3 mins


• 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.
• preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. lightly grease a small baking dish.
• spoon a quarter of the quinoa mixture 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.
• broil in the preheated oven until the sole flakes easily with a fork, and the flesh is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.