Author Notes
This is one of my favorite recipes. When I was a private cook I invented this dish for a client who loved zucchini and tomatoes. She especially adored when I added tomato paste to her turkey burgers. So it’s how I got the idea of using tomato paste to flavor the quinoa. I call this tomato quinoa! With the addition of a few other veggies it makes a fantastic gluten free and vegan meal. —GlutenFreeBabe
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Ingredients
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1 cup
quinoa
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3 tablespoons
olive oil
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1
medium sized red onion, chopped
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1
red bell pepper, chopped
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1
zucchini, chopped
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1 cup
frozen corn kernels, or 1 ear of corn (kernels shaved)
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1/4 cup
chopped parsley
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4 tablespoons
tomato paste
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1
lemon
Directions
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Rinse quinoa and add to a pot with 1½ cups water.
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Cover, bring to a simmer, then turn heat down to low and cook for 15 minutes with the cover on the pot.
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Check to make sure all the water has absorbed into the quinoa (and there is none at the bottom of the pot). Then remove from heat.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Add the oil, onion, pepper, and zucchini and sauté for 10 minutes.
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Add the corn and sauté another minute.
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Add the parsley and tomato paste, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring.
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Remove from heat and add the cooked quinoa and the juice from 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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