Mexican Quinoa
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Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
24
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories343 kcal (17%)
Total Fat11.1 g (16%)
Carbs53.6 g (21%)
Sugars4.3 g (5%)
Protein13.6 g (27%)
Sodium889.6 mg (44%)
Fiber12.1 g (43%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 tablespoonolive oil
2 clovesgarlic
minced
1jalapeno
minced
1 cupquinoa
1 cupvegetable broth
1 x 15 ouncecan black beans
drained and rinsed
1 x 14.5 ozcan fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cupcorn kernels
frozen, canned or roasted
1 teaspoonchili powder
½ teaspooncumin
Kosher salt
black pepper
freshly ground
1avocado
halved, seeded, peeled and diced
1lime
Juice of
2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro leaves
chopped
Instructions
Step 1
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
2. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro.
Step 3
3. Serve immediately.
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