Quinoa with Jazzed Up Tomato Sauce

I love quinoa and just recently made it at home for the first time. It was a winner for the fact that it was simple to prepare, very reasonably priced, cooked quickly, and tasted delicious.

Quinoa with Jazzed Up Tomato Sauce

For the Quinoa
1 c. dried quinoa
Kosher Salt

For the Jazzed Up Tomato Sauce
5 carrots, finely chopped
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 small zucchini, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
~2 t. Worchestershire sauce
~2 t. Balsamic Vinegar
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
1 14oz. can Hunt's Crushed Tomatoes

1. Rinse the dry quinoa well. Bring a pot of water to a boil, season it with kosher salt, add the quinoa, cover, and let cook for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile heat a medium sized pan over medium-high heat. Add enough extra virgin olive oil to cover the pan. Add the carrots, celery, and zucchini. Let cook for approximately 3 minutes. Add the garlic, stir. Then add the can of crushed tomatoes, combine well with the vegetables. Add the Worchestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar. Season with black pepper and salt (if needed) Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Combine the quinoa with the sauce.


And if your like me, top with some goat cheese.