Spanish-style Quinoa

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 T. Olive oil1 C. Dry quinoa1 Medium onion, chopped3 Gloves garlic, chopped1 Green pepper, chopped1 Can diced tomatoes with liquid2 1/2 C. water1 tsp. Chili powder1/4 tsp. Garlic powder1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
Directions
Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high hear. Add quinoa, onion, garlic, and peppers and cook, stirring 5-10 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the quinoa is toasted.

Stir in tomatoes, water, and spices and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, stirring occassionally, approximately 30 minutes.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRAVELING2.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 131.8
  • Total Fat: 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 37.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 5.7 g

Member Reviews
  • JANTHEBLONDE
    I love this Spanish-style Quinoa Recipe.....Absolutely delicious! - 9/25/18
  • TERESA0308
    This was very good and very satisfying. My husband doesn't usually like Spanish rice but he even said this was good and he isvery picky. - 3/16/12
  • RACHAELK247
    I love this recipe! My BF and I love this with whole black beans and a little avocado over a salad. YUM. Excellent side dish, too! - 2/24/12