MY COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS WITH QUINOA

If you’re like me, I like to change the flavors of my meals constantly. For instance, I season the Quinoa this time with an Italian/Indian flavor by adding the Curry powder and my Italian seasoning. Crazy right, smile...
 
Category:  Entrée  
Approx. Prep and Cook Time: Under 30 Minutes
Approximate Cost:    $8.79 or $2.20 per serving
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  Gluten Free  
Servings: 4+
 
Ingredients for the Country Style Ribs ($6.04)
1 lb. Country Style Pork Ribs ($5.24)
1 tsp. granulated garlic (.10)
½ tsp. Sazón Tropical (.10)
1 tsp. Angie’s dry seasoning (.10)
1 ½ tbsp. Angie’s basting olive oil (.50)
Directions for the Ribs
Clean and pat dry the ribs. Cut each crosswise to open them up. Then season thoroughly with the ingredients listed under the ribs. Refrigerate.
 
Ingredients for Quinoa ($3.55)
1 c. quinoa (.60)
3 to 4 large dry Shitake mushrooms broken into pieces ($1.00)
2 c. chicken stock ($1.00)
1 tsp. Sofrito seasoning (.10)
1 frozen Sofrito cube (.25)
Angie’s Italian seasoning (.10)
Curry Powder (.10)
Ground Turmeric (.10)
1 ½ tsp. Angie’s basting olive oil (.30)
Directions for the Quinoa
While the ribs are in the fridge, in a med-size pan add 1 ½ tsp. of my basting olive oil until warm, then sauté for few seconds the dry Quinoa.
Ever so carefully, add the 2 c. of chicken stock and all the other ingredients listed under Quinoa. Bring them to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes. DONE.
 
Angie’s Dry Seasonings: http://www.angieslifehacks.com/family-life/oven-roasted-bacon-chicken-and-angies-seasonings
Angie’s Basting Olive Oil:  www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/the-flavor-series-recipe-2-angies-basting-olive-oil
Angie’s Homemade Pesto   http://www.angieslifehacks.com/cuisine/angies-homemade-basil-pesto-sauce