Southwestern Quinoa
This quinoa dish is loaded with southwestern flavor! It is a healthy dish makes a perfect lunch or dinner.
Course
Main Dishes
Cuisine
Tex Mex
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
Ingredients
1
cup
quinoa
2
cups
chicken or vegetable broth
1
Tbsp
olive oil
1
jalapeno
seeded and minced
1
small onion
chopped
1
red bell pepper
chopped
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
cup
corn
1
can
black beans
drained and rinsed
1
can
diced tomatos
drained
1
Tbsp
chili powder
1
tsp
cumin
salt
pepper
1
lime
juiced
Avocado
optional
sour cream
optional
cilantro
optional
Instructions
Combine quinoa and vegetable stock in a pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pepper, jalapeño, onion, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, until the onion has softened.
Mix in the corn, tomato, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Allow to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa with the vegetable mixture. Stir in the lime juice.
Top with avocado, sour cream, and/or cilantro.