Quick and Easy Hot Quinoa One Pot Dinner
While I'm posting this recipe as a Meatless Monday dish, this fast and filling quinoa dish is my Go-To dish whenever I have very limited time to prepare a hot meal. I was surprised to see how happy I could make my kids with so little time or effort expended. I have to give my sister-in law Ann most of the credit here, since it was her recipe that I expanded on...6 cups cooked quinoa (2 cups dry+4 cups water)
2 Lg. Cans (28 oz. size) Diced or chopped tomatoes
2-3 cloves garlic
1/4 - 1 whole jalpeno pepper (to taste)
sea or Himalayan salt to taste
Cook quinoa in lg. pot according to dirctions (approx. 15 min.)While while quinoa is cooking blend garlic and jalapeno pepper with a few tablespoons water in small bleder or you can chop them finely.
When quinoa is cooked add the 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and your garlic/jalapeno mixture to pot, heat for about 5 minutes more until it stars to bubble and then it is ready to serve.
Add a green salad and your meal is complete!
I always make a lot because my kids like to eat several servings.
GSM Quick Cooking Tip
Make extra quinoa at the same time and store it the fridge to make other dishes during the week like my Quinoa Tabouli Salad or Quicky Quinoa Mexican Salad also posted here on this page.Quinoa is so versatile for any side dish!
