Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups Quinoa
  • 3 Cups Chicken ( or Vegetable Stock)
  • 1 onion (small, chopped)
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 sweet red pepper (medium, chopped)
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 1 Cup green beans (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro (or basil; depending on your taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Additional spices (garlic, salt, seasoned salt, etc (to taste))

Instruction

  • Rinse Quinoa
  • Dump it into the crock pot. (I used 6 quart)
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat.
  • Stir in broth, veggies, pepper and garlic. Reserve cilantro for before serving.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-4.
  • The quinoa is done when you can fluff it with a fork and it is tender. Liquid should be absorbed into quinoa.
  • Top with fresh cilantro and serve.
  • You can mix in garbanzo beans or black beans to add protein to this dish and turn it into a meal