Yellow Quinoa

Name: Yellow Quinoa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp adobo seasoning; 1 Tbsp butter; 2 teaspoons canned chopped green chiles (leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, can be used for additions to scrambled eggs, homemade pizza, etc.); 3 Tbsps flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 414 milliliters quinoa; 8 servings Salt; 591 milliliters water

Yellow Quinoa might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 178 calories, 6g of protein, and 5g of fat. If you have adobo seasoning, onion, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes.

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa very well and drain it in a colander. This will remove the bitter powder-like coating, called saponin, a natural coating designed to repel bugs that can create a bitter taste.

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Put the quinoa it in a medium saucepan, add the water and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the quinoa is puffed and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

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Water