Quinoa with Veggies

Name: Quinoa with Veggies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters corn kernels; 1 teaspoons cumin; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 green onions, chopped; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 237 milliliters quinoa; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 pinch salt; 4 servings salt and pepper to taste; 710 milliliters water

Quinoa with Veggies requires roughly 30 minutes from start to finish. This side dish has 282 calories, 7g of protein, and 13g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. A mixture of salt and pepper, cumin, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty.

Instructions

Bring the quinoa, water, and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Once done, drain a mesh strainer, and set aside.

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Quinoa

Water

Salt

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Sieve

Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes.

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Olive Oil

Garlic

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Sauce Pan

Add the red pepper, and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions.

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Cooked Quinoa