Spanish Style Quinoa Recipe
A delicious and healthy Spanish-style quinoa dish that's perfect for any meal.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 lemon juiced
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped red bell pepper, cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat, stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg
Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetarian