Mexican-Inspired Quinoa

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

Quinoa is an ancient super grain that has more protein than any other grain. Try it with a Mexican twist! My family loves it! Optional is to add a bit of queso asadero or other Mexican cheese before serving.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mexican-Inspired Quinoa

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup quinoa

2 cups chicken broth

1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained and rinsed

½ cup green onions

chopped

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a pan; add quinoa and cook over medium heat until toasty 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes. Season with salt pepper and cayenne. Cover and cook on low to medium-low until quinoa appears soft and translucent and the germ ring is visible along the outside edge of the grain about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Add black beans green onions and cilantro to the quinoa. Stir and heat through.

Nutritional Information

Mexican-Inspired Quinoa

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 322.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.2g 29%

Carbohydrates: 52.5g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 11.6g 47%

Sugars: 3.5g

Fat: 6.1g 9%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 10.7mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 632.4IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 6.8mg 11%

Folate: 154.7mcg 39%

Calcium: 71mg 7%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 125.1mg 45%

Potassium: 632.8mg 18%

Sodium: 1331.5mg 53%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 55.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.