YELLOW QUINOA

Yellow Quinoa image

Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups quinoa
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons canned chopped green chiles (leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, can be used for additions to scrambled eggs, homemade pizza, etc.)
1 tablespoons adobo seasoning
3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
Salt

Steps:

Rinse the quinoa very well and drain it in a colander. This will remove the bitter powder-like coating, called saponin, a natural coating designed to repel bugs that can create a bitter taste.
Put the quinoa it in a medium saucepan, add the water and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the quinoa is puffed and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
In a separate large frying pan, heat the oil and the butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and green pepper and cook. Stir until the onion is transparent; approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the green chiles, the adobo, the parsley and the salt to taste. Add the cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 grams