MexiQuinoa

Name: MexiQuinoa Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups dry quinoa; 4 cups water; 15 oz can of corn (about 2 cups) drained; 15 oz can of black beans (pinto would work well too) drained; 4 oz can of nacho sliced jalapenos drained; 1 cup chunky salsa of choice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice); 1/4 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried oregeno (or 1 tbsp fresh); Salt and Pepper to taste; Optional add-ins:; 1/2 cup diced bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely diced red onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; extra chopped tomatoes

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Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 25

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 cups dry quinoa4 cups water15 oz can of corn (about 2 cups), drained15 oz can of black beans (pinto would work well too), drained4 oz can of nacho sliced jalapenos, drained1 cup chunky salsa, of choice2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)1/4 tsp cumin1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder1 tsp red pepper flakes1 tsp dried oregeno (or 1 tbsp fresh)Salt and Pepper to tasteOptional add-ins:1/2 cup diced bell pepper1/2 cup finely diced red onion1/4 cup finely chopped cilantroextra chopped tomatoes

Directions

In a sauce pot, bring water to boil. Add quinoa, return to boil, then reduce heat and cover to cook, about 10-12 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork, cover and let sit another ten minutes. While quinoa is cooking you can mix all the other ingredients together in a large bowl. When quinoa is ready, mix it into the other ingredients and serve. Tastes great as a hot dish, but even better the next day after all of the flavors have really melded together! Makes about 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BETTYVEGGIE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 416.3
Total Fat: 9.3 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 232.7 mg
Total Carbs: 71.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 10.5 g
Protein: 14.0 g

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Member Reviews

PKCTTS
The only change I made was to exclude the olive oil. It was very good. I did add the cilantro, onions and a chopped tomato. It will make a good salad type side cold as well. - 10/11/13
RACIE3
Incredible flavor! Got my family to try something new too! Excellent as a side dish or as just a meal. This does make a lot, so the suggestions to cut it in half are wise. - 4/17/09
DIVAMOMMY
This was okay...seemed to make a lot and we got tired of eating it before the leftovers were gone. I'd recommend cutting the recipe in half unless you have a crowd to feed! - 8/25/08
SUQZESPHULMI
I had to halve the recipe because I had only 1 cup of quinoa on hand. Easy to do! This is an excellently flavored meal. - 3/8/08