Mixed Vegetables w/ Quinoa

Adding the sofrito to the quinoa takes it to another level!

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 Tbs sofrito
• A pinch of Sea salt
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• 1Tbs Palm oil
• 2 Tbs Tomato paste
• 1 cup Celery (chopped)
• 1 large Onion (sliced)
• 1 Green pepper (sliced)
• 1 cup Baby carrots (sliced)
• 1 Garlic clove (chopped)
• 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dry Basil
• 1/2 cup water
• Sea salt
• Baby spinach

Directions

In a pot, add quinoa, water, sea salt, and sofrito. Cook for 12 minutes. Set aside.

In a pan heat palm oil.  Add onions, celery, green pepper,carrots, sea salt and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes then add  cayenne pepper, basil, tomatoes, tomato paste and water. Cook for 5 minutes. If needed, add more water. You want your sauce to be thick like gravy. 

Serve with quinoa. 

Some Health Benefits

Quinoa is known to be full of protein, iron, and fiber. It supports muscle, blood, bone, heart and digestive health. It is also known to improve your energy levels and protect red blood cells.

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