quinua estilo español (or, spanish style quinoa)

just a new, healthier twist on an old favorite...feel free to jazz it up however you see fit!

spanish style quinoa

 

1-cup quinoa

2 cups broth (of your choice)

2 cloves garlic – minced

1 small Vidalia onion – diced

1 green pepper - chopped

1 red pepper – chopped

1 small can medium tomato/onion salsa

1 15oz. crushed tomatoes

1 small can of green chilies

½ tsp cayenne

½ tsp crushed red pepper

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

for garnish

½ cup fresh chopped tomatoes

¾ cup fresh cilantro – chopped

cook quinoa according to package directions, using broth instead of water; set aside.

brown onion, garlic and peppers pepper in olive oil.

add crushed tomatoes,  tomato salsa, green chilies, salt, black pepper, cayenne, red pepper, cumin and chili powder; saute for 5-7 minutes, or until spices have thoroughly combined.

 

combine the quinoa with all ingredients; heat through another 5-7 minutes, and transfer to serving bowl.

garnish with fresh tomatoes and cilantro.

serve with a cold beer.

Comments

[SaraMonster]

Wow, that looks great. I would love to try this right now, but I'm fresh out of Quinoa. I must get more soon and try this!