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Spicy Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 301

Ingredients 

  • 1 ¾ cups Quinoa
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • ½ Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Chile Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • 1 small Red Jalapeno Pepper Seeded and thinly sliced
  • 2 small Sweet Potatoes Peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1-2 Tbsp Lime Juice

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium Bowl
  • Saucepan Medium
  • Large Skillet

Instructions

  • Put the quinoa in a bowl and cover with water; drain. Repeat twice; drain well. (This will help remove bitterness.) Transfer the quinoa to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the quinoa is dry, about 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pan, leaving the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape; reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and garlic and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chile powder, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, until the spices darken, about 1 minute. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, the jalapeno, sweet potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potato mixture to the quinoa, then add the cilantro and lime juice and toss; season with salt.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spicy Quinoa with Sweet Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
301
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
486
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
512
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
6638
IU
133
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chicken Broth, Chili Pepper, Cilantro, Coriander, Cumin, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime Juice, Onion, Quinoa