Spanish-style Quinoa
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- 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
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Introduction
A healthier version of Spanish Rice. Delicious as the stuffing to stuffed green peppers. Adapted from allrecipes.com. A healthier version of Spanish Rice. Delicious as the stuffing to stuffed green peppers. Adapted from allrecipes.com.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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2 T. Olive oil
1 C. Dry quinoa
1 Medium onion, chopped
3 Gloves garlic, chopped
1 Green pepper, chopped
1 Can diced tomatoes with liquid
2 1/2 C. water
1 tsp. Chili powder
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 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.
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.
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