Spanish Quinoa

Description
This recipe comes from Eden Organic Foods. It's a variation of Spanish or Mexican rice using quinoa



Ingredients

 * (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 medium Onion, diced
 * water
 * 1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained
 * 1 green bell pepper, diced
 * sea salt
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon cumin

Directions
Drain tomatoes and reserve juice. Heat oil and saute garlic and onions until translucent. Place the tomato juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to equal 1 cup of liquid. Add the liquid to the sauteed garlic and onions; bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa, pepper, and salt. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin; cook another 2-4 minutes until hot.