Quinoa with Veggies

What You'll Need

• one cup quinoa
• three cups water
• one pinch salt
• three tablespoons olive oil
• three cloves garlic, minced
• one red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• one teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• tow green onions, chopped

How to Make It

1. Bring the quinoa, water, and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Once done, drain a mesh strainer, and set aside.
4. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
5. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the red pepper, and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes.
7. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions.
8. Serve hot or cold.