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By simple-veganista.com
QUINOA SPANISH RICE
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:20min
Spanish Quinoa Rice is a quick, easy and healthy alternative to traditional Spanish rice! It's grain free, vegan, and a perfect side to all your favorite Mexican dishes! Includes stovetop and Instant Pot methods.
Updated at: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 02:50:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories211.6 kcal (11%)
Total Fat6.2 g (9%)
Carbs33.3 g (13%)
Sugars2.6 g (3%)
Protein6.7 g (13%)
Sodium262.7 mg (13%)
Fiber4 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil
or 1/4 cup water

1 cuponion
finely diced

1green bell pepper
finely diced, optional

1cloves garlic
minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cupquinoa
rinsed

1 tablespoontomato paste
or 1 cup diced tomatoes, if using canned, drained

2 cupslow-sodium vegetable broth

½ teaspoonoregano

½ teaspoongarlic
for good measure, but optional

½ teaspoononion powder

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

cilantro
fresh chopped, to serve, optional
Instructions
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