Spanish-Style Quinoa No ratings yet.


medium prep time 20 mins | cook time 40 mins | SERVINGS 8

Ingredients

     

    2 tablespoons LaFe Vegetable Oil

    1 cup uncooked LaFe Quinoa

    1 medium onion, finely chopped

    3 cloves garlic, minced

    1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

    1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

    2 1/3 cups water

    2 teaspoon chili powder

    ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    ½ teaspoon LaFe Ground Cumin

    ½ can LaFe Whole Kernel Corn

Directions

  • STEP ONE

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, onion, garlic, and green pepper.

  • STEP TWO

    Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender, and the quinoa has lightly toasted. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, then season with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin

  • STEP THREE

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

  • STEP FOUR

    Add in corn about 5 to 10 minutes before the quinoa is done.

  • STEP FIVE

    Stir the quinoa occasionally as it cooks.