Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Oil Olive Oil or Canola Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves Chopped
- 1 cup Quinoa Uncooked
- 1 cup Broth Chicken or vegetable
- 1 can Black Beans Rinsed, drained
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 ounces
- 1 cup Corn Fresh, canned, or frozen
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Avocado Peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1 Lime
- 4 teaspoons Cilantro
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Medium Saucepan with Lid
Instructions
- Heat oil in the saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, stir frequently for about one minute.
- Stir in the quinoa, broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, and spices.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked- about 20 minutes.
- Mix in the cilantro and lime juice from 1 lime.
- Top each serving with chopped avocado.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One-Pot Mexican Quinoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
431
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Sodium
324
mg
14
%
Potassium
828
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
58
g
19
%
Fiber
13
g
54
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
479
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
57
mg
6
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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