Spicy Veggie Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
2 large carrots, cut into wedges
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 tomatoes, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
3/4 teaspoon cumin
a generous drizzle of agave
a few sprigs of cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Cook quinoa in one and a half cups of water in a pot, bringing to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.

In skillet, sauté mushrooms and zucchini in olive oil until tender.

Add carrots, tomatoes, and red pepper continuing to cook for 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle salt, cayenne and cumin, as well as a drizzle of agave over vegetables.

Stir cooked quinoa into the veggie mixture in skillet, then add cilantro.

Spoon into bowls & bon appetit!