Chilli King Prawn and Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

Ingredient: Serves 2

·      1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped

·      4 inch cucumber, finely chopped into small cubes

·      4 spring onions, finely sliced

·      Small handful of flat leaf parsley

·      Small pinch of salt

·      1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

·      1 large vine tomato, finely chopped

·      2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

·      1 red chilli, very finely chopped

·      1 pack microwave quinoa

·      1/2 lemon

·      8 leaves from a small gem lettuce

·      1 tablespoon olive oil

Method:

1.    Quickly ping the quinoa in the microwave for the required time (normally no more than a minute) and while its heating, heat the olive oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the chilli, garlic and spring onions and fry for a minute, before adding the tomatoes.

2.  Take the quinoa out of microwave and transfer to a bowl.

3.   Add the king prawns to the pan along with a pinch of salt and the paprika. Cook for a minute or so.

4.  While the prawns are cooking, stir the chopped pepper, cucumber and half of the parsley in with the quinoa, along with a squeeze of lemon.

5.   Add the remaining parsley to the chilli king prawns, and turn off the heat.

6.  Lay 4 lettuce leaves on each plate, fill each one with the quinoa salad, top with the chilli king prawns and serve.

7.   Quick, easy and super yum!