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Quinoa - Basic to Meaty |
By Cindy Weber |
Description: |
Best Basic Quinoa Recipe
Mix it up by adding cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, pork...
Enjoy after the Cleanse
| Ingredients: |
½ c extra-virgin olive oil
3 c chopped green bell pepper
3 c chopped yellow onion
3 c chopped celery
1 tsp salt
6 c quinoa
12 c reduced-sodium fat-free chicken (or beef) broth
12 scallions, sliced thinly
| Directions: |
1. HEAT the olive oil in an extra large soup pot. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and salt.
2. COOK, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes, or until the pepper starts to soften. Add the quinoa. Stir to coat.
3. ADD the broth. Bring to a boil and cover, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Off heat, stir in the scallions.
| Prep Time: 15 minutes |
Cook Time: 25 minutes |
Category:
Side Dishes
| Servings: 4 |
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