Spanish Quinoa

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Spanish Quinoa

Source: Recipezaar. This recipe comes from Eden Organic Foods.

 

 

It's a variation of Spanish or Mexican rice using quinoa.

 

 

one 14 1/2 ounce (410 g) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 tablespoon (3 tsp) olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, diced

water

1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained

1 green bell pepper (capsicum), diced

sea salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

 

 

1. Drain tomatoes and reserve juice.

 

2. Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until translucent.

 

3. Place the tomato juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough

water to equal 1 cup of liquid.

 

4. Add the liquid to the sauteed garlic and onions; bring to a boil.

 

5. Stir in the quinoa, pepper, and salt.

 

6. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

 

7. Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin; cook another 2 to 4

minutes until hot.

 

 

Serves 4.