Spanish Quinoa

This is a quick and easy alternative to everyday Spanish rice. You can make this dish and stuff steamed peppers with it...mmmm...delicious!!!

Ingredients

2 Tbsps. organic olive oil or organic coconut oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups filtered water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

1.Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, onion, garlic, and green pepper.
2.Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender, and the quinoa has lightly toasted. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, then season with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
3.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir the quinoa occasionally as it cooks.

I am convinced that this will absolutely become one of your favorite dish. So easy to prepare and it is filled with wonderful flavor.

Enjoy!!

Sylvie Thibert