MEXICAN QUINOA
As a healthier alternative to Mexican or Spanish rice, this version uses gluten-free quinoa instead of rice for its additional protein and fiber and great taste. However, it still has all the great flavor and spices of your usual Mexican or Spanish rice dish.
Provided by Occasional Cooker
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno 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 chiles, 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 : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 986.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
MEXICAN QUINOA CASSEROLE
A very healthy alternative to a pasta casserole! Mostly hands off once everything is mixed, and yet another way to use the latest super food!
Provided by Captains Lady
Categories Grains
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 Cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- 2. In a large bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients, tomatoes through quinoa.
- 3. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Replace foil and bake another 30 minutes.
- 4. While quinoa mixture is baking, prepare ground beef with taco seasoning and water. Simmer until water has evaporated.
- 5. When quinoa mixture has finished baking, remove from oven and fluff with a fork. Stir in taco seasoning beef. Top with cheddar cheese and run under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 6. Serve with optional sour cream, chopped cilantro and lime juice squeezed over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.7, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 440.2, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 22.1
ONE SKILLET MEXICAN QUINOA
With a large family, I love these one skillet dishes where, for at least 15 minutes, I can 'set it and forget it!' And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week!
Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno pepper and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir black beans, tomatoes, yellow corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into skillet; season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir avocado, lime juice, and cilantro into quinoa until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1098.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
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