Quinoa With Turkey Sausage and Veggies

Submitted by April B.

"A healthy substitution to one of my all time favorite recipes... Sausage and Rice"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 lb all-natural low-fat turkey sausage, in casings
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 red chili pepper, halved and sliced
• 1⁄2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄2 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large zucchini, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large tomatoes, diced

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.
2. While quinoa is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, spray with cooking spray, and add sausages in a single layer. Cook until browned on both sides, turning at lease once, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add ½ C chicken stock cover, and reduce heat to simmer until sausages are cooked through and ale has almost completely evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove sausages to a cutting board and cut into half- inch pieces.
3. Return skillet to stove over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add red chili, yellow peppers, onion and zucchini. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and spices, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato and remaining ½ C chicken stock, simmer until ale is reduced by half.
4. Add in quinoa and sausages. Mix and warm through.