Quinoa is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It
is tasty, healthy and kids love it.
Ingredients:
2 cups quinoa
4-5 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 medium size onion chopped
1/2 cup celery chopped
1/2 cup carrots diced
1/2 cup sweet peas
1/2 cup diced potatoes cooked separately (optional)
1 cup mini peppers blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1 jalapeno pepper chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon knorr vegetable/chicken flavor bouillon
powder
1 freshly squeezed lemon
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Salt to taste
Preparation:
Quinoa
preparation: Boil water in a saucepan and add
quinoa. Continue stirring making sure quinoa is cooked properly. It must be soft
and tender. Drain access water with a mesh strainer. Run it under cold water,
let it stand for few minutes until all water is drained out. Transfer to a bowl
and keep aside.
Seasoning
Vegetables:
In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
Add minced
garlic and stir.
Add onions.
Stir until onions softened and turns translucent. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add
celery, carrots, potatoes, peppers, sweet peas and cook until softened.
Add knorr vegetable
or chicken flavor bouillon powder, pepper powder, lemon juice and salt to
taste. Continue stirring.
Add boiled quinoa and mix gently with all ingredients.
Sprinkle
cilantro and serve hot.
