Quinoa with Tomato Sauce and Cheese Recipe

First, rinse the quinoa if the packaging does not indicate that it's pre-rinsed. Rinsing quinoa removes naturally occurring plant chemicals that are harmless but can cause a bitter flavor in quinoa.

In a deep pot, bring the water and quinoa to a boil. Lower the heat so the water is at a simmer and cover the pot.

Simmer for ten minutes.

Add the pasta sauce. Stir well. Put the lid back on the pot and simmer for another five minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the quinoa rest for five minutes (with the lid on the pot). Add additional pasta sauce or salt if needed for flavor.

The grated cheese can be stirred into the pot of quinoa and tomato sauce right before serving or you can sprinkle it on top of each serving as a garnish.

To add even more flavor to the dish, consider topping the quinoa and tomato sauce with sauteed vegetables or Italian sausage.

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• Sautéed Sausage and Peppers

Quick Facts About Quinoa

• It is pronounced "KEEN-wah"
• It is a dried seed that has been grown for thousands of years in South America
• It has the highest protein content of all grains and is considered a " complete protein"
• The flavor is mild and slightly nutty and the texture is soft and just a little bit chewy
• It is gluten-free

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