Spanish Quinoa With Olives Recipes

SPANISH QUINOA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the onion and saute until tender and golden brown.
• Add the quinoa, salsa and broth and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, fluff and allow to sit for 5 minutes, then serve.

SPANISH QUINOA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Saute 1 small chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup quinoa, 1 teaspoon tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric. Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup each small pimento-stuffed green olives and chopped cilantro.

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.

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.

QUINOA-OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse 1 cup quinoa; toast in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, 4 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover and simmer 13 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon each whole-grain mustard and red wine vinegar in a large bowl; add 4 thinly sliced celery stalks and 2 tablespoons each chopped red onion, kalamata olives and parsley. Season with salt. Add the quinoa; toss.