CROCK POT QUINOA WITH VEGETABLES

• 1½ cups Quinoa
• 3 Cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 1 Cup Fresh Green Beans chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro or basil (depending on your taste)
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Rinse Quinoa
2. Dump it into the crock pot. (I used 6 quart)
3. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat.
4. Stir in broth, veggies, pepper and garlic. Reserve cilantro for before serving.
5. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-4.
6. The quinoa is done when you can fluff it with a fork and it is tender. Liquid should be absorbed into quinoa.
7. Top with fresh cilantro and serve.
8. You can mix in garbanzo beans or black beans to add protein to this dish and turn it into a meal

Make this Crock Pot Side Dish into a meal by mixing in beans or even grilled chicken to make this a more substantial dish. Either way it is easy and delicious.