Quinoa with Caramelized Red Onion, Bell Peppers and Garlic

I’ve been wanting to try quinoa for a long time so I finally picked up a box at Trader Joe’s. I decided to combine it with some caramelized onions, peppers, and garlic for extra flavor. It was quick and easy to make and had very little clean-up. I served this dish with Grilled Chicken in a Mustard-Tarragon Sauce and steamed broccoli. I think quinoa is extremely delicious – I really love its nutty flavor and different texture. My kids and husband loved it as well, so I will be making more dishes using quinoa in the future.

Quinoa with Caramelized Red Onion, Bell Peppers, and Garlic:

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 3 small baby bell peppers, diced
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of quinoa
• 2 cups of water
• Parsley  

How to Make Quinoa with Caramelized Red Onion, Bell Peppers, and Garlic

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell peppers; cook for 10-12 minutes or until the veggies are tender and golden brown. While the veggies are cooking, prepare the quinoa per instructions.

Once the peppers and onions are tender and golden brown, add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 60 seconds; remove veggies from heat and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.

Combine the cooked quinoa with the caramelized vegetables, mix thoroughly. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Enjoy.