Spanish Quinoa

Name: Spanish Quinoa
Ingredients: 10 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes; 4 ounces, weight Canned Green Chiles; 2 cups Good Quality Chicken Broth, Or As Needed; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3/4 cups Chopped Onion; 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped; Pinch Of Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Ground Chili Powder; 1 cup Quinoa, Rinsed

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

10 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes
4 ounces, weight Canned Green Chiles
2 cups Good Quality Chicken Broth, Or As Needed
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3/4 cups Chopped Onion
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
Pinch Of Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Ground Chili Powder
1 cup Quinoa, Rinsed

Directions

1

Drain canned tomatoes and green chiles, reserving liquids in a 2-cup measure; add enough chicken stock to equal 2 cups.
2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Saute onions, peppers, and salt until onions are translucent and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add canned tomatoes and green chiles; stir for a minute or two. Add chili powder and saute for 30-60 seconds.
3

Add quinoa and chicken stock mixture; stir well to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve.
4

Recipe adapted from 2 Cookin Mamas.