Thrive Life Quinoa Bowl

I've been inspired lately to try more Thrive Life dishes.  Thrive Life increases the possibilities especially if juggling varying dietary needs within a family.  This dish was quickly prepared and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Thrive Life Instant Quinoa
• 1/2 teaspoon of TL Vegetarian Chicken Bouillon 
• 1 - 1.5 cup Thrive Life Freeze Dried Vegetables
  • 1 Tablespoon TL chopped onions
  • 1 Tablespoon TL diced carrots
  • 2-3 Tablespoons of TL red bell peppers (I used some of the 'crumbs')
  • balance of vegetables I used TL cauliflower and TL broccoli
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1 - 1.5 cup water, divided
• salt
• pepper
• Mrs Dash
• TL parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)

Method:

1. Heat a medium pan to medium-high heat
2. Add butter and once melted add the instant quinoa.  Toast for 30 seconds.
3. Add 1 cup of water.  Enjoy the sizzle.  
4. Sprinkle in the Vegetarian Chicken Bouillon and stir.
5. Add the Thrive Life veggies and stir.
6. Add seasonings and stir.
7. Add more water as needed to steam.  Add about 1 Tablespoon at a time.
8. Cover and reduce heat to steam 5-10 minutes.
9. Enjoy.