Vegetable Quinoa

Vegetable Quinoa

First off, if you have not tried quinoa or have been afraid, this is the simplest and most user friendly recipe you will find. And believe me, you will be surprised how good it really is.


1/2 large white onion – chopped fine
2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup of chopped carrots
1 cup of mixed bell peppers
½ cup of frozen corn
½ cup of frozen peas
1 cup of quinoa
2 cups of chicken stock

In a sauce pan, add olive oil and heat on high. Add the onions, garlic, carrots, salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes. Add quinoa and stir thoroughly. Add 2 cups of chicken stock and stir. Add peppers and stir. Add corn and peas and stir. Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa has become translucent