Quinoa Sopa Seca

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped (or halved cherry tomatoes)

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saute pan with a lid, warm oil over medium-high heat.
• 2 add onions and pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes.
• 3 add oregano and garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
• 4 stir in quinoa, then pour in 2 cups of water and salt.
• 5 bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer until llquid is absorbed and grains show opaque lines around the edges, about 12 minutes.
• 6 turn of heat and stir in peas and tomatoes.
• 7 cover pan again and let stand until vegetables are warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• 8 keep warm until ready to serve.