Quinoa Shakshuka

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil (can sub vegetable oil)

1/2 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1/2 cup white beans

2 cups crushed tomatoes

1/4 cup water or vegetable stock

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp pomegranate molasses or maple syrup

pinch of cayenne pepper

salt & pepper to taste

cilantro to top

Directions

Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.

Heat the oil in a skillet on medium-high heat then add the onions and garlic letting cook for 2 minutes.

Then add the peppers and let it cook on medium heat for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers start to get tender.

Lower the heat to medium and add cooked quinoa, white beans, crushed tomatoes, water, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, maple syrup, cayenne, salt and pepper and mix everything together.

Let cook on low for 10 minutes stirring every few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
• Calories: 281
• Total Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Total Carbohydrate: 52g
• Dietary Fiber: 13g
• Total Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 16g