Mediterranean Quinoa Recipe
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Mediterranean Quinoa

By: CHEESEWEASEL 
"This colorful quinoa dish is easy to cook, and my toddler loves it!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 276 | Total Fat: 9.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by Pear Pie   view full review
This recipe is very simple, and I found using fresh basil a nice touch. To avoid a mushy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2005 by JuiceMom   view full review
The flavour of this was good, but it was mushy and soggy. There must be an error in this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by Sally S.   view full review
I decreased the liquid to 1.5 cups and used beef broth (I had to use it up) and I think that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by ruby sparkle   view full review
This is an awsome dish! I took suggestions from the other reviewers- I reduced the cooking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by luv2cook   view full review
This was delicious! I used 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups of homemade turkey broth to make it less soupy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by Joyousfreee   view full review
This would get 5 stars from me if the liquid was adjusted to 2 cups so it wasn't so soggy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by otis   view full review
I whole heartedly agree with the other reviewers regarding the soupiness. This would have 4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by Maggie L.   view full review
Soooo good and even better the next day for lunch. Even my roommate liked it and he's super...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by dgarcia   view full review
This recipe taste good but it was to watery. I followed the exact recipe but I expected it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by slawlerdc   view full review
The peppers are a nice flavor. I have been wanting to try quinoa so this was a good...

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