Vegan Quinoa Surprise

This simple dinner is full of protein, iron, and plenty of flavor! 

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup quinoa 

1 low sodium 8 oz can v-8 juice

1/2 cup water

1 cup spinach

1/4 cup broccoli shreds 

1/4 cup shredded carrots 

1 small red onion

2 cloves minced garlic

1 tsp Tumeric

1 tsp Cumin

Directions: 

Combine quinoa, v-8 juice, and water in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a vigorous boil, then lower heat to simmer, covered, until quinoa is still tender, white spiral-like threads appear around each grain.

Saute onion, garlic, tumeric, and cumin. Add to quinoa along with carrots, broccli shreds, and spinach. Cover sauce pan to let spinach wilt. Serve in bowl with bread.

Serves 2