Quinoa jambalaya

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonEden Hot Pepper Sesame Oil
1tablespoonOrganic whole wheat flour
1mediumOnion; diced
1Garlic clove; minced
28ouncesCanned Eden Crushed Tomatoes
1Bay leaf
½tablespoonDried thyme; OR... Fresh thyme, minced
¾teaspoonLima sea salt
¾cupWater OR stock
1cupEden Quinoa; rinsed
1Green pepper; diced
½cupParsley, chopped
1cupCelery; chopped
2Green onions; thinly sliced
½poundsSm. OR Md. Shrimp (optional) shelled
Black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add flour and stir until a frangrant aroma is released (3 minutes). Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme and salt. Mix and simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Add water to stock. Bring to boil. Add quinoa, green pepper, parsley, celery, and green onion. Cover and cook another 3-5 minutes longer.

Turn heat off and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Add pepper. Mix well. Serve.

Prep Time: 10 min. * Cooking Time: 45 min. * Yield: 4-6 servings Copyright 1994 Eden Foods, Inc. <Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias>