Pacific Tuna Alliance

Quinoa with Tuna and Roasted Vegetables

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 cup Red Quinoa
  • 2 ears of Yellow   corn, cut off cob
  • 1 Red pepper, diced
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1 Tuna, canned in water
  • salt/black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place corn, red pepper and yellow onion in a roasting pan or sheet tray.  Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper.  Mix and place in oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables begin to take color.
  • Drain the tuna and set aside.
  • Rinse quinoa in a mesh sieve until the water runs clear.  Place in a pot with 2 cups of water and salt and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.  Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Over medium to high heat, sauté the roasted vegetables with the tuna.  Add a bit of lemon juice to keep it from drying.
  • Add the quinoa and mix well.  Season to taste.
  • Serve immediately or you can cool it and serve cold.