Ingredients
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1/2 cup quinoa
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1 cup water
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1 onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons oil (any light oil)
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1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (any colour)
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1/2 zucchini, cubed
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2 cups chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned, undrained, a 28oz/800 ml tin works well)
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 pinch cayenne (or to your taste)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 2 tsp fresh)
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1 cup vegetable stock
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fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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1 carrot, sliced (1/4-inch thick slices)
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1 celery rib, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse your quinoa really well. Place it in a pot with the water and cook, covered over medium heat, for about 15 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
- While the quinoa cooks, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Add in the celery and carrots. Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring often so nothing sticks or burns.
- Add in the bell pepper, zucchini and tomatoes, along with the spices (cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne and oregano). Let that blend together for just a few more minutes and then stir in the stock. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and adjust the salt to taste. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro if you choose, or sprinkle on top.