Quinoa Chorizo Recipe

Name: Quinoa Chorizo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 tomato, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoons annatto paste (achiote); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 dried chipotle chile pepper; kosher salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons annatto paste (achiote)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 dried chipotle chile pepper
kosher salt, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Cover quinoa with vegetable broth in an oven-proof saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan with aluminum foil.
3
Bake in preheated oven until quinoa is dry and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Keep covered.
4
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour in vegetable oil. Cook and stir onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, annatto paste, vinegar, paprika, oregano, cumin, and chipotle pepper. Cook until mixture is thick and stew-like, 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Toss the mixture with the baked quinoa. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained, 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Chorizo falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quinoa Chorizo

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