Spanish Rice Using Quinoa Recipes

SPANISH RICE USING QUINOA

Steps:

• Depending on your preference, blend the canned or fresh tomatoes in a blender to remove chunks.
• Add water to tomatoes so you have 1 1/2 cups liquid (tomatoes + water).
• Add well rinsed quinoa, water/tomato mixture and garlic to a sauce pan and heat to boiling.
• Lower heat & simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
• Add remaining ingredients & mix well.
• Salt as needed.

SPANISH-STYLE QUINOA

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the quinoa, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the onion is tender, and the quinoa has lightly toasted. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, then season with the chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Stir the quinoa occasionally as it cooks.

SPANISH-STYLE QUINOA (REPLACEMENT FOR SPANISH RICE) RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet pan over medium heat. Stir in quinoa, garlic, onion and bell pepper. Cook 5-10 minutes until onion is slightly tender. Stir in water and tomato sauce and season with cumin, chili powder and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally, cooks in about 30 minutes.

SPANISH QUINOA

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes and reserve juice.
• Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until translucent.
• Place the tomato juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to equal 1 cup of liquid.
• Add the liquid to the sauteed garlic and onions; bring to a boil.
• Stir in the quinoa, pepper, and salt.
• Reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
• Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin; cook another 2-4 minutes until hot.