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Healthy and Delicious Spanish Quinoa

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Spanish Quinoa

Over the last few months I have developed a love affair with another super food. Quinoa and I have been hot and heavy in the kitchen for a few weeks now as I discover all the delicious ways that I can use it in my everyday cooking. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be getting you excited about it as well as I share all my new creations.

Quinoa has some amazing health and nutritional benefits that can’t be ignored:

1. Nutrient dense- Quinoa is a great source of fiber (more so than most whole grains), protein, magnesium, folate and iron.

2. Gluten free- Since quinoa is actually a seed and not a grain, it is safe to eat for people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.

3. Low glycemic index- I’m not going to get into the whole scientific explanation of glycemic index here (you can read this great article for more info about it), but with a diabetic daughter I watch the glycemic index of foods very closely, food with a high glycemic index will spike blood sugars quickly, so finding foods with a low glycemic index is crucial to our family. (read the article to find out why it should be crucial to your family as well)

4. High in antioxidants- In a study of 10 foods… 5 cereals, 3 pseudocereals and 2 legumes, quinoa had the highest antioxidant content of all 10.  Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and are believed to help fight aging and many diseases.

5. Weight loss friendly- because of it’s high fiber, protein and low glycemic index, it is an ideal food for weight loss and increasing metabolic health. A small amount of quinoa will satisfy your nutritional needs and leave you feeling full for a long time after you eat it, leading to less in between meal snacking.

I’m starting off simple to ease you into the amazingness that is quinoa (don’t want to blow you away all at once) with my delectable Spanish Quinoa that will put all other spanish side dishes to shame.

Healthy and Delicious Spanish Quinoa

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons of your favorite homemade taco seasoning, this one from Fresh Family Meals is my favorite.

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa with cold water in a mesh strainer for at least a minute. (This is a very important step, quinoa has an unpleasant taste if it’s not rinsed thoroughly, it might just turn you off this super food and neither one of us wants that).
  2. After it has been rinsed well, saute the garlic, quinoa and onions over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add chicken stock, tomato sauce, taco seasoning and tomatoes to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the cover and remove from heat, let stand for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

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Spanish Quinoa

Spanish Quinoa

This makes an amazing and healthy side dish for any mexican dish you can think of and my family loves it, even the picky kids! Hope y’all enjoy it as much as we do 🙂

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  1. Heather says

    January 14, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    Great idea! I need to update my boring quinoa. Heather recently posted...Gorton’s #RealisticResolution Challenge {Giveaway}My Profile
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  2. veronica lee says

    January 16, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Mmmm! Looks delish! Hi! Stopping by from Mom Bloggers Club. Great blog! Have a nice day!
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  3. Clare says

    January 17, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    Well I have a packet of Quinoa in the cupboard because I keep reading about how amazing it is - looks like I can now put it to the test with your recipe. That looks YUMMY! Clare recently posted...Lavender essential oil uses for babies: 4 ways to calm a crying baby and restore your sanity!My Profile
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  4. Mitzi says

    January 18, 2015 at 1:09 am

    Looks wonderful-- can't wait to try this one! Mitzi recently posted...4 Things All Kids NeedMy Profile
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  5. Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter says

    January 18, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I have never had quinoa. Everyone keeps telling me to try it. I will definitely keep your recipe in mind if I do! Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter recently posted...Martin Luther King Jr: Resources For StudyMy Profile
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  6. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    January 18, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    This sounds like a great lunch dish, too. I have quinoa in the cabinet which I keep forgetting about. Barb @ A Life in Balance recently posted...18 Valentine’s Day Decorations for a Festive HomeMy Profile
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  7. Megan says

    January 18, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    Love the taco twist you added to the Quinoa, can't wait to try it! Megan recently posted...8 Tips for Drinking More WaterMy Profile
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  8. Christina @ It Is a Keeper says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:44 am

    I love quinoa and this sounds like a great way to jazz it up! Christina @ It Is a Keeper recently posted...Red Velvet Muddy Buddies RecipeMy Profile
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  9. Sarah Halstead says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:09 am

    That looks good. I haven't had quinoa very often. Sarah Halstead recently posted...Free Winter WallpapersMy Profile
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  10. shari lynne @ Faith Filled Food for Moms says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I don't know why I never think to make Quinoia! It's so good for you! I'm going to try your recipe, it looks so YUM! shari lynne @ Faith Filled Food for Moms recently posted...I’m Bored! 10 Great Activities to Keep The Kids Busy in WinterMy Profile
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  11. Candi Elm says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    I also have some in the cabinet but never tried it. I love how it looks in your pictures. Candi Elm recently posted...Motivation Monday Linky Party #126My Profile
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  12. Heather M says

    January 19, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Oooh, this looks delicious. Can't wait to try it. Heather M recently posted...Easy Chicken Recipes: Chicken Thighs Caramelized in Red WineMy Profile
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  13. Christy @The Muddy Apron says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Great! Looking for more quinoa recipes. Love the product but need more flavor ideas. Thanks, C. Christy @The Muddy Apron recently posted...Nursery Part TwoMy Profile
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  14. Virginia says

    January 21, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    I love quinoa too and am always looking for new recipes. Thanks! This sounds great. Virginia recently posted...Valentine Mantel 2015My Profile
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  15. Rebecca says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:07 am

    I have been trying to use quinoa more frequently. This looks like a good recipe. Rebecca recently posted...Finding Free eBooksMy Profile
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  16. Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies says

    January 23, 2015 at 2:48 am

    Yum! This would probably change my husbands opinion of quinoa! Stopping by from Foodie Friends Friday. Kris ~ Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies recently posted...Green Taco Roll-UpsMy Profile
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  17. Marla Wampler says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    This would be fantastic with black beans added also!
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  18. Cydnee Knoth says

    January 28, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Your Spanish Quinoa looks and sounds delicious! Yummy. Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We love having you join us every Thursday night at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
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  19. Anna Powell says

    November 23, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Love this so simple. Just pinned it as I was looking for more ideas to season/flavor quinoa. Anna Powell recently posted...Best Vitamix Blender to Buy? The Ultimate GuideMy Profile
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