Easy Mexican Quinoa

easy mexican quinoa

Directions

Mince two cloves of  garlic and seed/mince the jalapeno.

garlic and jalapeno, minced

Add olive oil to a pan at medium heat. Add in garlic and jalapeno and saute for one minute.

saute

Stir in the vegetable broth, quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and spices. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce temperature and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until quinoa is fully cooked.

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This is what it should look like once it is done simmering.

Stir in lime juice and cilantro. easy mexican quinoa5

SERVE! 

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Easy Mexican Quinoa

  • Servings: 5-6
  • Difficulty: easy
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INGREDIENTS (ADAPTED FROM COOK LIKE A CHAMPION )

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup canned blacked beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with chiles
  • 1 cup Frozen corn
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mince two cloves of  garlic and seed/mince the jalapeno.3.
  2. Add olive oil to a pan at medium heat. Add in garlic and jalapeno and saute for one minute.
  3. Stir in the vegetable broth, quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and spices. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce temperature and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until quinoa is fully cooked.
  4. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  5. Serve

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