Quinoa Jambalaya
Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion
1 zucchini or asparagus
1 red bell pepper (* really ok to put any veggie you love in this ~ It is great with brussel sprouts and carrots too!)
1 garlic clove
1/2-1lb low sodium chicken sausage or shrimp
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1/2 c. low sodium chicken or veg. broth
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1 green onion thinly sliced
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Chop onion, zucchini, bell pepper and garlic.
2Add chopped veggies and sausage to skillet and saute’ for about 5 minutes.
3Add quinoa and toss to coat, about 2 minutes.
4Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
5Add sausage or shrimp and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for another 5-10 min. Top with green onions, salt and pepper.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion
1 zucchini or asparagus
1 red bell pepper (* really ok to put any veggie you love in this ~ It is great with brussel sprouts and carrots too!)
1 garlic clove
1/2-1lb low sodium chicken sausage or shrimp
1/2 cup dry quinoa
1/2 c. low sodium chicken or veg. broth
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1 green onion thinly sliced
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Chop onion, zucchini, bell pepper and garlic.
2Add chopped veggies and sausage to skillet and saute’ for about 5 minutes.
3Add quinoa and toss to coat, about 2 minutes.
4Add broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
5Add sausage or shrimp and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook for another 5-10 min. Top with green onions, salt and pepper.