Quinoa Chowder with Feta and Scallions

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 pound (about 1 medium) potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 4 ounces Feta cheese
• 2 scallions, greens thinly sliced into rings

1. In a large saucepan set over medium heat, add the olive oil.
2. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic and jalapeno.
3. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add cumin, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and water.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Add the potato and quinoa.
7. Season with salt to taste.
8. Simmer until the potato and quinoa are tender, about 20 minutes.
9. Divide among four bowls and garnish with the feta and scallions.
10. Serve.

extravirgin olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, ground cumin, salt, freshly ground pepper, water, potato, quinoa, feta cheese, scallions

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quinoa-chowder-feta-and-scallions (may not work)