Quinoa with Veggies

Quinoa is one of my absolute favorite grains, although I'll completely admit that I'm not super adventurous with it. I tend it make it the same way every time - with pesto, balsamic vinegar, and sauteed veggies.

I don't have a real recipe for this one, which is good, because you can adapt it to include whatever veggies you have sitting around. This is definitely one of my go-to meals when I'm short on time, because you can have it on the table in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 Bell Pepper, thinly sliced and cut into 1" pieces
• 20 Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 Small Zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into small chunks
• 1/2 Medium Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1/3 cup Basil Pesto
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Unless you know you have prewashed quinoa, give it a good rinse before cooking.
2. Cut veggies (whichever you may be using) and saute in EVOO over medium low heat in a large skillet. Quinoa usually cooks for 15 minutes, and you want the veggies and quinoa to finish at approximately the same time.
3. Add quinoa to veggies, add pesto, and gently combine. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (start out small, and increase the amount depending on your taste).
4. Season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!