Spanish Quinoa

Spanish Quinoa

Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin

Directions

• 1 Drain tomatoes and reserve juice.
• 2 Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until translucent.
• 3 Place the tomato juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to equal 1 cup of liquid.
• 4 Add the liquid to the sauteed garlic and onions; bring to a boil.
• 5 Stir in the quinoa, pepper, and salt.
• 6 Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
• 7 Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin; cook another 2-4 minutes until hot.