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Spanish-Style Quinoa

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  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • Grain

    • 1 cup uncooked quinoa

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Liquids

    • đź’§ 2 ½ cups water
    • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • Spices

    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ÂĽ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ÂĽ teaspoon ground cumin

STEPS

1

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion tender and quinoa lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes.

2

Stir in water and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa tender and liquid absorbed, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

126

Calories

  • 4g
    Protein
  • 18g
    Carbs
  • 5g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.This dish can be served as a side or used as a filling for burritos.Adjust spice levels by increasing the chili powder or adding a pinch of cayenne.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.