Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::20 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup corn kernels
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
Directions
Bring water, quinoa, and 1 pinch salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in mesh strainer; set aside
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook until softens and aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and corn; cook until pepper softens, about 5 minutes. Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook 1 minute more, then stir in cooked quinoa and green onions. Serve hot or cold.