Quinoa Puttanesca Recipe

Name: Quinoa Puttanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 cups cooked quinoa; For the sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pinch tarragon; 1 pinch marjoram; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, roughly chopped (sliced in half is great); 1/2 cup capers; 20 ounces crushed tomatoes; fresh black pepper

Servings: persons

2 -3 cups cooked quinoa
For the sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch tarragon
1 pinch marjoram
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup kalamata olive, roughly chopped (sliced in half is great)
1/2 cup capers
20 ounces crushed tomatoes
fresh black pepper

1
Preheat a sauce pot over medium heat. Add the oil and garlic and stir for about a minute, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add herbs, spices and wine; cook for about a minute.
2
Add olives, capers and tomatoes. Cook for about 15 minutes. You can serve either by scooping quinoa into individual bowls and pouring the sauce over it, or just mix everything into a bowl together and reserve a little sauce to pour over my serving.
3
To cook quinoa:
4
Mix one cup dry quinoa with 2 cups water, bring to a boil then lower heat and cook uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grain is tender and water has been absorbed.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 -3 cups cooked quinoa, For the sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Puttanesca falls under the Vegetarian 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 Puttanesca

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