quinoa with roasted peppers and onion
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 red pepper, seeded and quartered
1 yellow pepper, seeded and quartered
1 red onion, quartered
3 T olive oil
1 T balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
Directions:
Place quinoa and broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until all the water is absorbed about 10-15 minutes. Drain if necessary. Toss with a fork and remove from the heat.
Toss vegetables with olive oil and salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until slightly charred on each side.
Dice vegetables. Combine with quinoa.
Serves 4
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