THRIVE Quinoa Stew

I am in LOVE with Quinoa lately.  Dare I admit that I was just recently (about a year ago) introduced to it?  I'm sure many of you are far more familiar with it than I, but I just LOVE it.  I'm using it at least weekly, if not more often.

If you wanted (though I don't recommend it), you can replace the Quinoa with Rice.

I've adapted this recipe from one I found over at Picky Palate back in January:

Healthy and Hearty Chicken Quinoa Stew

• 1/3 cup THRIVE freeze dried onion
• 1/2 cup THRIVE freeze dried celery
• 1/4 cup THRIVE diced carrots
• 1/3 cup THRIVE mixed bell peppers
• 8 cups water  
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup THRIVE freeze dried potato dices
• 1 cup THRIVE freeze dried chopped chicken (I used fresh shredded chicken in this picture, but have made it both ways)
  
• 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
• Salt, black pepper and Garlic Salt to taste
• 3 Cups cooked Quinoa (cook according to package direction minus 2-3 minutes)

Mix all ingredient but quinoa, mustard and seasonings and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 -15 minutes.  Stir in cooked quinoa, mustard and salt, pepper and garlic salt. Let sit for 2-3 minutes before serving.
8-10 servings

**I also added some zuchini I had in the fridge that needed to be used up.  I don't add it every time, but it was quite tasty.**