Quinoa Jambalaya

6 Servings

1 tb eden hot pepper sesame oil
1 tb organic whole wheat flour
1 md onion; diced
1 garlic clove; minced
28 oz canned eden crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/2 tb dried thyme; or... fresh
-thyme, minced
3/4 ts lima sea salt
3/4 c water or stock
1 c eden quinoa; rinsed
1 green pepper; diced
1/2 c parsley, chopped
1 c celery; chopped
2 green onions; thinly sliced
1/2 lb sm. or md. shrimp (optional)
- - shel; led
1 black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add flour and stir until a frangrant
aroma is released (3 minutes). Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay
leaf, thyme and salt. Mix and simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Add
water to stock. Bring to boil. Add quinoa, green pepper, parsley,
celery, and green onion. Cover and cook another 3-5 minutes longer.
Turn heat off and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Add pepper. Mix
well. Serve.

Prep Time: 10 min. * Cooking Time: 45 min. * Yield: 4-6 servings