Spanish-Style Quinoa

Name: Spanish-Style Quinoa
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 🧅 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, chopped; 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced; 💧 2 ½ cups water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Cost $5, save $10

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40 Min
8 Servings
$5

Spanish-Style Quinoa

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

40 Min
8 Servings
$5

INGREDIENTS

Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Grain
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
Vegetables
- 🧅 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 💧 2 ½ cups water
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
Spices
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

STEPS

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion tender and quinoa lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir in water and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa tender and liquid absorbed, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

126

Calories

4
Protein
18
Carbs
5
Fats

💡 For extra flavor, top with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.This dish can be served as a side or used as a filling for burritos.Adjust spice levels by increasing the chili powder or adding a pinch of cayenne.