Andouille Sausage and Quinoa Skillet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 -5
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa , rinsed (if not using pre-rinsed)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium white onion , diced
- 1 large green bell pepper , diced
- 1 medium zucchini , halved lengthwise, cut into thirds lengthwise and diced into 1/4 pieces
- 2 cloves of garlic , minced
- 1 (12 oz) package of fully cooked andouille sausage, sliced in half lengthwise, then chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning (I used Slap Ya Mama brand)
- sea salt to taste
- To garnish:
- sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the water has been absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- While that's cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and onions and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the zucchini and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 more minutes, or until veggies have softened. Add the cajun seasoning, garlic and sausage, let cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add the cooked quinoa and cook, stirring, for another minute to allow flavors to marry. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
Notes
The heat and salt level in cajun seasonings can vary, so keep this in mind when seasoning the dish.