Italian-Style Quinoa-Stuffed Sole

Delicate sole is wrapped around spiced quinoa for a tender and filling dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 23 mins
• Total Time: 43 mins
• Calories: 215 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ground black pepper
• ¼ cup quinoa
• 4 (2 ounce) sole fillets
• 4 lemon slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Broil in the preheated oven until the sole flakes easily with a fork, and the flesh is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.