One-Pot Mexican Style Quinoa
This quinoa dish is bursting with Mexican flavors that come from ingredients that are healthy and delicious.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 189kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup sweet onion or yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup quinoa dry, rinsed well
- 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes can (BPA-free brand Muir Glen)
- 4 ounces diced green chilies can
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup cilantro freshly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add oil and sauté onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients, except cilantro, and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Cook until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, approximately 15 minutes. Turn the burner off and allow the covered skillet to set until any remaining liquid is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add cilantro for garnish, and serve.
Notes
Tip: Mexican Style Quinoa is delicious served as a side or added to burritos, enchiladas, or tacos.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 223mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6