Quinoa and Veggie Pita
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Quinoa and Veggie Pita

Description

This healthy pita is packed with quinoa and veggies. Great for a quick, simple, protein-packed dinner or an upgraded snack!

  • Author: californialavash

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet Atoria’s Family Bakery Pita
  • 2 ears of corn
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 chopped scallions
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Directions

  1. Remove husk from corn. With a knife, carefully cut off kernels.
  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  3. Add peppers, corn, and quinoa to saucepan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  4. Stir in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat, and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and quinoa softens. 
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cut pita in half and fill with quinoa and vegetables. Top with scallions and enjoy!
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Quinoa and Veggie Pita

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Pita Traditional

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