Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and place in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add bell peppers and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until tender.
4. Stir in cooked quinoa, olives, feta cheese, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until everything is heated through, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and serve either hot or cold.

Tips and Variations

• Add some chopped cucumber for extra crunch
• For a vegan version, leave out the feta cheese
• This dish is great as a side dish or a main meal
• You can use any color bell pepper you like