Healthy Quinoa Spanish Rice Recipe

People always assume that Andalusian cuisine is just chorizo and seafood recipes, but thankfully, there are some amazing Spanish vegetable dishes too. In this article, we will talk about quinoa Spanish rice, a modern twist in one of the most traditional Spanish recipes. Keep scrolling to learn how to make, with some extra tips on storing, serving, and ingredient replacements.

📝 Ingredients

• 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)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Before 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. 2Put 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. 3Put 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. 4Heat 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. 5Chop the onion, garlic, peppers, carrot, and tomatoes...: Chop the onion, garlic, peppers, carrot, and tomatoes into small cubes (also known as “brunoise” style).
6. 6In a pan with olive oil, fry the...: In a pan with olive oil, fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
7. 7Add the chopped peppers and carrots. Continue cooking...: Add the chopped peppers and carrots. Continue cooking for 10 more minutes.
8. 8Add the tomato and continue cooking the vegetables...: Add the tomato and continue cooking the vegetables for 15 minutes.
9. 9Add the quinoa and stir. If necessary add...: Add the quinoa and stir. If necessary add more salt. You can now serve it hot.