I love this quinoa recipe! Years ago when I first began my gluten-free diet, I tried a quinoa pasta, but it made me bloated. I finally got around to cooking quinoa and I love it! What a great grain, actually it’s they are seeds, related to species such as beets, spinach, and tumbleweeds. I find quinoa to be very unique in flavor, in between rice and pasta. Of course, I had to top mine off with some grated parmesan and romano cheese – must be the Italian in me! Enjoy this savory quinoa recipe! I sure did!
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Savory Quinoa Recipe
A savory quinoa recipe packed with flavor. Quinoa is a healthy gluten free grain.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups gluten-free chicken broth (see brands at Gluten-free Product List) (or vegetable broth for vegan)
- 1/2 large organic yellow onion, chopped finely
- 1/2 large green bell pepper (or red or both)
- 4 cloves garlic, grated, crushed or minced
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Parmesan and Romano cheese, grated (optional) or Daiya vegan cheese
- Fine sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa several times in cold water.
- Add quinoa and broth to a medium sized sauce pan; bring to boil; lower heat and cover.
- In a large skillet add oil and heat; add onion and peppers; cook for about 5 minutes; add garlic; cook for another minute or two.
- Once quinoa is fully cooked add it to the skillet and toss.
- Serve and top each portion or bowl with Parmesan and Romano cheese; or either of the two.
- Serve alone; mixed with vegetables like zucchini; along side meat; or tossed with pieces of grilled chicken. I have eaten it all of these ways and enjoy them all.
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I like this. It is the best job I ve seen.
I just started cooking quinoa again last weekend. I just love that stuff! I did not know it wasn’t necessarily a grain, sweet! :)