Tomato Mint Quinoa

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Mint, dried
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 1 cup Tomatoes, unsalted canned

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1/2 cup Quinoa

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tsp Olive oil

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

Found on foodpleasureandhealth.com

Description

Ingredients

• ½ cup uncooked quinoa (or other grain such as rice, couscous)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried mint (or use 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint)
• 1 cup unsalted diced tomatoes, canned
• ½ cup water (or broth)
• ¼ teaspoon salt & pepper

Directions

• Run quinoa under cold water and rinse few times. Drain water and keep it aside.
• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
• Sautee onions for 2-3 minutes so and add garlic. Do not let it get brown.
• Add tomatoes and mint to the pot and cook for few minutes.
• Pour quinoa, water, and ¼ salt to the pot. Mix everything together and bring it to a rolling boil.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover it and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
• Remove from heat and allow it to stand for 5 minutes.
• Use a fork to fluff the quinoa. Taste and season with pepper and salt if needed.
• Sprinkle more dried mint if desired right before serving.