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Recipes - Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Recipe Name

Mexican Quinoa

Submitted by

patty_doyle2000

Recipe Description

Excellent side dish for dinner, and leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	5	Cook Time (minutes)	35	Ready In (minutes)	40

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1	tablespoon	olive oil
2	clove	garlic minced
1 1/4	cup	chicken broth, reduced sodium
1	cup	quinoa, uncooked
1 2/3	cups	Rotel - diced tomatoes & Green chilies (14.5 oz can)
1	can (15 oz)	black beans, canned, Bush's
1 1/2	cups	frozen whole kernel corn
1/2	teaspoon	Spices, ground cumin
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/8	cup, shredded	low fat shredded cheddar cheese, optional
1/8	cup	sour cream - light

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	In large saucepan, heat the olive oil to medium-high heat.
2	Add garlic and sauté until fragrant - about 30 seconds
3	Add remaining ingredients (minus the cilantro and toppings) and bring to a boil.
4	Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
5	Stir in cilantro just before serving.
6	Serve with toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese or low-fat sour cream.

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