Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mexican Quinoa Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup quinoa

rinsed

1 small onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 jalapeno pepper

seeded and chopped

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

1 envelope gluten-free taco seasoning mix

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 244

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.1g 16%

Carbohydrates: 38.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 6.1g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 3%

Cholesterol: 2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 495.5IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 8.4mg 14%

Folate: 13.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 23mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 11.2mg 4%

Potassium: 129mg 4%

Sodium: 986.1mg 39%

Calories From Fat: 55.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.