PP: Warming, Colorful Quinoa

Chef:  Dr. Allan Kalmus
Makes:  4 servings
Prep Time:  10 minutes
Cook Time:  20 minutes
Total Time:  30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 c dry quinoa
• 1 small onion; chopped
• 3 cloves garlic; chopped
• 1 Roma tomato; diced
• 3 sweet peppers chopped (red, orange, yellow)
• 2 1/2 c water
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

Directions

1. Add salt, pepper, tomato and vegetables to the water. 
2. Bring it to a boil.
3. Let it cool for 5 minutes covered, then add the quinoa. 
4. Bring it back to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmering boil.
5. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. 
6. Keep covered and let it sit for 5 minutes. 
7. Stir and serve hot.