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Mexican Quinoa Fiesta
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Keyword
quinoa
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Ingredients
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
jalapeno
minced
1
cup
quinoa
1
cup
vegetable broth
1
cup
black beans
drained, rinsed
1.5
cups
diced tomatoes
fresh or canned
1
cup
corn
kernels
1
teaspoon
chili flakes
½
teaspoon
cumin seeds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
1
avocado
halved, seeded, peeled and diced
1
lime
juiced
2
tablespoon
cilantro
chopped, fresh
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
Add minced garlic and jalapeno, stirring for 1-2 minutes until garlic lightly browns
Crush chili flakes and cumin seeds
Add in vegetable broth, quinoa, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili flakes and cumin
Season with salt and pepper, to taste
Bring pan to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is cooked
Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro
Notes
For the health conscious serve hot with chicken strips and for the party conscious pour over nachos add cheese and bake until the cheese is melted.