Arroz espanhol saudável com quinoa

Ingredientes

• 2 cups (400 gr) quinoa
• 4 cups (960ml) vegetable broth
• 2 onions
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 2 carrots
• 5 tablespoons Olive oil
• Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Before cooking the quinoa, you have to wash...: Before cooking the quinoa, you have to wash it very well, so it won't have a bitter taste.

2. 2

   Put the quinoa in a large strainer and...: Put the quinoa in a large strainer and rinse it several times, stirring by hand, until the water that comes out is clear.

3. 3

   Put the quinoa and the vegetable broth in...: Put the quinoa and the vegetable broth in a casserole. Put salt and pepper, and also another spice if you like.

4. 4

   Heat it and when the liquid starts to...: Heat it and when the liquid starts to boil, cover it and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. If there is liquid remaining, drain the water. Set aside.

5. 5

   Chop the onion, garlic, peppers, carrot, and tomatoes...: Chop the onion, garlic, peppers, carrot, and tomatoes into small cubes (also known as “brunoise” style).

6. 6

   In a pan with olive oil, fry the...: In a pan with olive oil, fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the chopped peppers and carrots. Continue cooking...: Add the chopped peppers and carrots. Continue cooking for 10 more minutes.

8. 8

   Add the tomato and continue cooking the vegetables...: Add the tomato and continue cooking the vegetables for 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the quinoa and stir. If necessary add...: Add the quinoa and stir. If necessary add more salt. You can now serve it hot.