Spanish-Style Quinoa Recipe
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Spanish-Style Quinoa

By: Momi  
"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."

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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: 129 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2008 by Momi 
I most recently made this dish as a stuffing for stuffed peppers. I had some salsa I needed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2008 by Malinda 
This was fantastic. It is a clever take on traditional Spanish rice. I used canned tomatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by loveinit 
Great recipe. They're delicious stuffed in green peppers. I boil the peppers for 5 or so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2008 by PHEOBS 
This is SO good! I don't typically like Spanish rice -- it's often too dry. This turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Charlene 
My favorite quinoa recipe so far. I increased the spice a bit, and added some salt at the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Sue 
This has proved to be an extremely versitile dish. I initially prepared this dish as a side... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by Joyousfreee 
I used the canned tomatoes also, and we loved this. I'll probaby increase the spices next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by marykwuest 
This was really delicious. Doesn't need much salt. I added carrots to make it more of a side... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2009 by NikkiG 
Love this recipe! I double or triple the spices because it seemed bland the first time I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by the4taals 
Very good, I used vegetable broth instead of water, everyone loved it even my picky MIL! :) MORE

 
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