Spanish-Style Quinoa

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This quinoa dish is a delicious and higher protein alternative to Spanish rice. This is a nice side dish to a Mexican meal, or it can be used as a filling in burritos. I like my food on the less-salty side, so you may have to adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Submitted by Momi

Updated on August 8, 2024

18

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

8

Yield:

4 cups

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion tender and quinoa lightly toasted, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in water and tomato sauce; season with chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa tender and liquid absorbed, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126	Calories
5g	Fat
18g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 155mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 262mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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