MEXICAN-SPICED VEGETABLE QUINOA
One-pot spiced vegetable quinoa loaded with bold flavors and healthy ingredients. Protein, fiber, and vegetables in each delicious spoonful.
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and red onion, stir and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
- Add quinoa, jalapeno, bell pepper, zucchini, black beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, broth, and stir together.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes. You do not need to stir the quinoa as it's cooking.
- Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Season with additional salt and pepper as needed, fluff quinoa and sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 688 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN QUINOA
As a healthier alternative to Mexican or Spanish rice, this version uses gluten-free quinoa instead of rice for its additional protein and fiber and great taste. However, it still has all the great flavor and spices of your usual Mexican or Spanish rice dish.
Provided by Occasional Cooker
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.
- Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 986.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SPICY QUINOA
Spice up your meal time with this low-carb healthy grain
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions, adding the vegetable stock cube to the cooking water. Leave to cool, then break up any clumps with a fork. Mix through remaining ingredients and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1.16 milligram of sodium
SPICY MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
A healthy mexican casserole dish that is really yummy and easy to make. For an added twist...if you like stuffed peppers, at step 5 stuff mix into 4-5 large bell peppers, add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of pan and bake for 30 minutes.Top with additional salsa and shredded cheese! Enjoy!
Provided by SarahKaye
Categories Grains
Time 55m
Yield 1 Casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to package directions.
- In a large flatbottom skillet sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers and jalapenos.
- Add rest of ingredients and cook until warmed through.
- Fluff quinoa when it's done and add to skillet with everything else.
- Transfer to a stone bakeware pan sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Serve with additional salsa & top with shredded cheese, if desired.
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