Spanish-Style Quinoa (replacement for Spanish rice)

By Malooga

Ingredients

• Tbsp olive or canola oil
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (8oz) can low sodium or no salt added tomato sauce
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet pan over medium heat. Stir in quinoa, garlic, onion and bell pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes until onion is slightly tender. Stir in water and tomato sauce and season with cumin, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally, cooks in about 30 minutes.