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Mediterranean Quinoa

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"This colorful quinoa dish is easy to cook, and my toddler loves it!"
Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 35 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons 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 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or stock
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 3 tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • Italian seasoning to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

FOOTNOTE

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by Pear Pie 
This recipe is very simple, and I found using fresh basil a nice touch. To avoid a mushy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2005 by JuiceMom 
The flavour of this was good, but it was mushy and soggy. There must be an error in this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by Sally S. 
I decreased the liquid to 1.5 cups and used beef broth (I had to use it up) and I think that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by ruby sparkle 
This is an awsome dish! I took suggestions from the other reviewers- I reduced the cooking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by Joyousfreee 
This would get 5 stars from me if the liquid was adjusted to 2 cups so it wasn't so soggy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by luv2cook 
This was delicious! I used 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups of homemade turkey broth to make it less soupy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by Maggie L. 
Soooo good and even better the next day for lunch. Even my roommate liked it and he's super... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by otis 
I whole heartedly agree with the other reviewers regarding the soupiness. This would have 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by dgarcia 
This recipe taste good but it was to watery. I followed the exact recipe but I expected it to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.09 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by slawlerdc 
The peppers are a nice flavor. I have been wanting to try quinoa so this was a good... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mediterranean Quinoa

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 276

  • Total Fat: 9.8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 487mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.7g
  • Protein: 8.1g

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