Mexican Quinoa



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
40 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 1cupquinoa, rinsed
  • 1smallonion, chopped
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (Optional)
  • 1(10 ounce) candiced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1envelopegluten-free taco seasoning mix
  • 2cupslow-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

  • Directions

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño 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 chile peppers, 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 (per serving)

    244

    Calories

    6g

    Fat

    38g

    Carbs

    8g

    Protein

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