Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: in a large pot, fry the onion in a little oil. add the garlic, cloves, cardamom and chili pepper, and fry a bit more. add the vegetables (if using any frozen vegetables, don't add them in just yet) and continue frying. add the quinoa, water, cinnamon, coriander seeds, and bay leaves. bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed the water. about halfway through the simmering, stir in any frozen vegetables you want to add.

Target recipe: in a 12 inch fry pan over medium highheat cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp around edges, around 8 minutes. with a slotted spoon lift bacon pieces from pan and set aside. spoon off and discard all but 3 t. of the fat-or drain it all and use vegetable oil. add mushrooms and onion to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid cooks away and mushrooms are golden. add broth, quinoa, carrots, and green pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. take off heat, remove lid and let stand 2 minutes. stir with a fork to separate grains. spoon onto serving dish and sprinkle with cooked bacon.