Spanish-Style Quinoa

Ingredients (4 servings): 

 

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 eight (8) oz. can tomato paste

1 green bell-pepper, finely chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic salt

Additional spices (optional, but I love my food spicy!)

Edamame (optional – but I liked the added protein)

Directions: 

In a large saucepan (over medium heat), pour in the quinoa, onion, minced garlic, and green pepper. Cook for 10 minutes until the quinoa gets a little toasty brown.

Stir in the tomato sauce and water. Mix well.

Season with chili powder, garlic salt, and any other spices you want to throw in.

Bring to a boil and reduce heat slightly. Simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed (approx. 25 mins). Stir periodically.

Calories: ~125

Fat: ~ 5 g.

 

*An excellent alternative to Spanish rice – less dry, more protein. Delicious!