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
Prep Time (minutes)
5
Cook Time (minutes)
35
Ready In (minutes)
40
Ingredients
Amount
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.