Spanish Quinoa

Description

This recipe comes from Eden Organic Foods. It's a variation of Spanish or Mexican rice using quinoa

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Quinoa

Ingredients

• (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• water
• 1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• sea salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin

Directions

Drain tomatoes and reserve juice. Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until translucent. Place the tomato juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to equal 1 cup of liquid. Add the liquid to the sauteed garlic and onions; bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa, pepper, and salt. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin; cook another 2-4 minutes until hot.