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5-Ingredient Spanish Quinoa

5-Ingredient Spanish Quinoa for Easy Weeknight Dinners

This vibrant 5-Ingredient Spanish Quinoa recipe celebrates simplicity and flavor, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped White Onion Yellow onion can be used for a sweeter taste.
  • 1 cup Quinoa Can substitute with rice.
Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Chunky Salsa Use homemade salsa or any variety.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Chicken broth can be used for a non-vegan version.

Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of chopped white onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is tender and golden brown.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of quinoa, 1/2 cup of chunky salsa, and 2 cups of vegetable broth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit uncovered for 5 minutes, then fluff the quinoa with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove saponin. Use low-sodium broth for balanced flavors. Let quinoa rest for fluffiness.

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