Quinoa with Tomatoes and Peppers

Quinoa is packed with protein and iron and is low-fat. This is an easy way to prepare it for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups broth
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup red onion chopped
1 sweet red or yellow pepper chopped
1 chili pepper chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1-14.5 ounce diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
shredded cheese and parsley for garnish

Rinse quinoa, add to broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until cooked, about 15  minutes. In skillet, heat oil and saute onion until soft. Add sweet pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add garlic and chili pepper and cook 1 minute. Add can of tomatoes and spices and simmer covered for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked quinoa, heat through and serve with garnish.