One Pot Quinoa Dish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups spring water
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 3/4 cup blended plum tomatoes
• 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp pink himalayan salt

Toppings:

• 1/2 cup coriander, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins or dates, finely chopped

Directions

1. To begin, add grapeseed oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Then add the onions and pink himalayan salt to the pan and saute for 4-5 minutes until onions start to caramelise.
2. Once the onions are golden-brown, reduce the heat to medium-low.
3. Next stir in the blended plum tomato mixture and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
4. Now transfer the washed quinoa to the pan along with the seasonings and increase the heat to medium-high. Then, add spring water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed the liquid.
5. Add , raisins/dates, coriander and sun-dried tomatoes and mix well.
6. Serve warm or cold, and enjoy !

Tip: This meal can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.