Quinoa With Veggies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup quinoa
• 3 cups water
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bring the quinoa, water, and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. once done, drain a mesh strainer, and set aside.
• meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. add the red pepper, and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes. season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions. serve hot or cold.