Mexican Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth - fat free
- 15 oz black beans - 1 can
- 1 cup corn - fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 lime - juiced
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
- 1 small red onion - chopped
- 2 Tbsp cilantro - chopped
- 1 avocado - diced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add the quinoa, broth, beans, corn, chili powder and cumin.
- Cover and cook over medium heat until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Add the lime juice, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the avocado, onion and cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
The entire recipe makes 6 serving
The serving size is about 1 cup
Nutrition
Calories: 762.55 kcal (38%)Carbohydrates: 68.45 g (23%)Protein: 20.25 g (41%)Fat: 47.43 g (73%)Saturated Fat: 4.51 g (28%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 13.13 gMonounsaturated Fat: 27.42 gTrans Fat: 0.13 gSodium: 327.09 mg (14%)Potassium: 1405.95 mg (40%)Fiber: 15.77 g (66%)Sugar: 2.83 g (3%)Vitamin A: 347.49 IU (7%)Vitamin C: 7.33 mg (9%)Calcium: 113.92 mg (11%)Iron: 5.32 mg (30%)