Spanish Quinoa

Spanish Quinoa and Vegetables

Adapted from: Mama Pea's Spanish Quinoa

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed (can be found in the bulk section or organic section of your grocery store)
• 2 cups water
• 2 Tbls olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1-2 jalapenos, minced
• any other veggies you like
• garlic, 3 cloves minced
• 1 Tbls chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 15oz can of tomato sauce or puree

Add the quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and then cover and simmer about 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
In a large pan, saute all of your vegetables in the olive oil until soft. Add your spices and tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in quinoa.