Mediterranean Quinoa
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3/4 C. uncooked quinoa
- 4 C. vegetable broth or stock
- 1 Tbs. tomato puree
- 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
- Italian seasoning to taste
Directions
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red, green and yellow peppers; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for about 2 more minutes. Stir in the quinoa, vegetable stock, and tomato puree. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, or until quinoa grains are soft. Stir in the diced tomatoes and season with Italian seasoning. Cook until heated through, then serve.
Yield: 4 servings







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Flag as inappropriate Cat1959 | February 17, 2010