Quinoa Stew

Ingredients

 * 75 g quinoa
 * 240 ml water
 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, crushed
 * 1 stick celery, chopped
 * 1 carrot, sliced
 * 1 capsicum
 * 2 courgettes, diced
 * 1 x 400 g / 14 oz tin chopped tomatoes
 * 240 ml vegetable stock
 * 2 tsp ground cumin
 * ½ tsp chili powder
 * 1 tsp ground coriander
 * a pinch of cayenne pepper
 * 1 tsp dried oregano
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Bring quinoa to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 2) Set aside.
 * 3) Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring.
 * 4) Add the celery and carrots, mix well and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
 * 5) Add the capsicum, courgettes, tomatoes, stock, cumin, chilli powder, coriander, cayenne, and oregano.
 * 6) Mix well then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
 * 7) Stir the cooked quinoa into the vegetables and serve immediately.