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Spanish Quinoa with Olives
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa washed and drained
  • 2 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 cups water the 1/2 I used vegetable broth
  • salt to taste
  • a pinch of seasoning Optional! I used Spike, but you can add any mix you like
  • 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
  • handful chopped cilantro
  • chopped scallions to taste
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil and onions, saute for 3 minutes and then add garlic, cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the quinoa, tomato paste, and turmeric. Add the water and salt, bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Stir in the olives and chopped cilantro before serving.