Yellow Quinoa Recipe

Name: Yellow Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups quinoa; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons canned chopped green chiles (leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, can be used for additions to scrambled eggs, homemade pizza, etc.); 1 tablespoons adobo seasoning; 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish; Salt

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups quinoa
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons canned chopped green chiles (leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, can be used for additions to scrambled eggs, homemade pizza, etc.)
1 tablespoons adobo seasoning
3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
Salt

1
Rinse the quinoa very well and drain it in a colander.
2
This will remove the bitter powder-like coating, called saponin, a natural coating designed to repel bugs that can create a bitter taste.
3
Put the quinoa it in a medium saucepan, add the water and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the quinoa is puffed and the water is absorbed.
4
Fluff with a fork.
5
In a separate large frying pan, heat the oil and the butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
6
Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic, and green pepper and cook.
7
Stir until the onion is transparent; approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Add the green chiles, the adobo, the parsley and the salt to taste.
9
Add the cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly.
10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups quinoa, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Yellow Quinoa 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.

Yellow Quinoa

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