Spanish-Style Quinoa Recipe
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Spanish-Style Quinoa

By: Momi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This quinoa dish is a delicious and higher protein alternative to Spanish rice. This is a nice side dish to a Mexican meal, or it can be used as a filling in burritos. I like my food on the less-salty side, so you may have to adjust the seasonings to your taste."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (97)

What to Drink?
Wine Tempranillo
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by Momi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am the author of this recipe. My kids love this dish, and I created it with their young...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2009 by NikkiG   view full review
Love this recipe! I double or triple the spices because it seemed bland the first time I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Malinda   view full review
This was fantastic. It is a clever take on traditional Spanish rice. I used canned tomatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by loveinit   view full review
Great recipe. They're delicious stuffed in green peppers. I boil the peppers for 5 or so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by tInA*671*   view full review
My sister and I really enjoy this recipe. The only thing I do differently is add less liquid...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Charlene   view full review
My favorite quinoa recipe so far. I increased the spice a bit, and added some salt at the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Sue   view full review
This has proved to be an extremely versitile dish. I initially prepared this dish as a side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2009 by Jenwee99 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very good. I used a pobolano pepper instead of a green bell pepper. I also ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by PHEOBS   view full review
This is SO good! I don't typically like Spanish rice -- it's often too dry. This turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by the4taals   view full review
Very good, I used vegetable broth instead of water, everyone loved it even my picky MIL! :)

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