Veggie Inspired Quinoa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 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)
Instructions
- 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 minutes.
- 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.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions. Serve hot or cold.