Quinoa with Vegetables

Quinoa with Vegetables

Ingredients

1 cup of uncooked quinoa
2 cups of water
2 tsp. of olive oil
1 cup of chopped red and/or green bell pepper
1 cup of chopped red onion
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1 pkg. (10 oz.) of frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 tsp. of sea salt
1/8 tsp. of ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

How we make it

Rinse the quinoa well in a strainer under running
water and drain. Place it along with the 2 cups of
water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil on high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for about
10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for another 10 minutes.
Drain excess water if necessary.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring often, until
crisp tender or about 4 minutes.

Add in the garlic, stir and cook another 30 seconds.
Add in the mixed vegetables, salt and pepper and cook
while stirring, for another 5 minutes.

Add the cilantro and the cooked quinoa and heat through.
Serve immediately.

Serves 6

Contains only 165 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving.

Goes well with some fresh hard-crust bread and hummus spread
and a glass of Shiraz.