Mexican Inspired Quinoa Recipes

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MEXICAN-INSPIRED QUINOA



Mexican-Inspired Quinoa image

Quinoa is an ancient super grain that has more protein than any other grain. Try it with a Mexican twist! My family loves it! Optional is to add a bit of queso asadero or other Mexican cheese before serving.

Provided by Bernadette Kolb Munoz

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup green onions, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a pan; add quinoa and cook over medium heat until toasty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and cook on low to medium-low until quinoa appears soft and translucent, and the germ ring is visible along the outside edge of the grain, about 20 minutes.
  • Add black beans, green onions, and cilantro to the quinoa. Stir and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1331.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ONE PAN MEXICAN QUINOA



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Wonderfully light, healthy and nutritious. And it's so easy to make - even the quinoa is cooked right in the pan!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 cup quinoa
1 cup vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro. Serve immediately.

ONE-PAN MEXICAN QUINOA



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Super-healthy and super-tasty quinoa with a Mexican kick.

Provided by LUCHAPROV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup quinoa
1 cup frozen corn kernels
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno peppers and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan. Stir black beans, tomatoes, quinoa, corn, and salt into the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until the liquid is fully absorbed into the quinoa, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fluff quinoa with a fork. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 637.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ONE SKILLET MEXICAN QUINOA



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With a large family, I love these one skillet dishes where, for at least 15 minutes, I can 'set it and forget it!' And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week!

Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup yellow corn
1 cup quinoa
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1 pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno pepper and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir black beans, tomatoes, yellow corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into skillet; season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir avocado, lime juice, and cilantro into quinoa until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1098.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

MEXICAN QUINOA



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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.

Provided by Occasional Cooker

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 986.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

EASY MEXICAN QUINOA



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I was craving Mexican, but didn't have a whole lot in the house, rather than go shopping I threw this together and liked it so much I figured I should share the recipe. Next time I'm going to try adding corn with the tomatoes and kidney beans, perhaps a Mexican cheese blend, and Greek yogurt rather than sour cream. Also, I used the Allrecipes top-rated recipe for taco seasoning rather than a packet from the store.

Provided by CHEFLINDSEY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
½ cup quinoa
1 ounce taco seasoning mix
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; saute onion in hot oil until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in quinoa and taco seasoning; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour water into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir beans and tomatoes into quinoa mixture, cover the saucepan again with the lid, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 5 minutes more. Stir Cheddar cheese into quinoa, spoon into bowls, and top each with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1002.3 mg, Sugar 5 g

ONE-POT MEXICAN QUINOA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: quinoa, water, salsa, cumin, black beans, frozen corn, salt, olive oil, avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, water, tortilla

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 ½ cups water, or vegetable broth
1 ¼ cups salsa
1 tablespoon cumin
15 oz black beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
salt, to taste
olive oil, to taste
1 avocado, mashed
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons water
tortilla, to serve, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add in salsa and cumin, and cover for 5 more minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
  • Add in black beans, corn, salt, and olive oil, and stir until combined.
  • For the avocado dressing, combine avocado, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in liquid measuring cup and whisk until smooth.
  • Whisk in water a little bit at a time until desired consistency is reached. 6. For extra smooth consistency, process all ingredients in blender or food processor.
  • Portion out into 4 containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams

QUINOA MEXICAN STYLE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound onions, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon polyunsaturated oil
1 cup quinoa
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup drained canned Italian plum tomatoes
1 cup tomato juice from canned tomatoes
1/2 to 1 whole jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in heavy-bottomed pot large enough to hold remaining ingredients.
  • When onion is soft add quinoa, chicken stock, plum tomatoes, tomato juice and chili. Bring to boil; reduce heat; cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until quinoa is tender.
  • Sprinkle coriander over quinoa mixture and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 216 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MEXICAN STYLE QUINOA



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I threw this together last night to have on hand to take for lunches. Similar to Mexican Rice, only made with the nutritional powerhouse, Quinoa! This began as an attempt to use of some left-over homemade tomato soup I had in the fridge. This recipe is open to many interpretations and additions. I encourage you to experiment. A can of rinsed and drained black beans or garbanzos would be nice, or some chopped fresh cilantro or tomatoes too. Also a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes can be uses in place of the tomato sauce plus water. One note: the Southwest seasoning I use is by Pampered Chef, but you can easily substitute cajun seasoning, or a mix of garlic poweder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Grains

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon southwest seasoning (Pampered Chef)
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saute pan and saute garlic and onions until translucent.
  • Shake in about 1 tsp Southwest Seasoning and stir to coat.
  • Add diced green peppers and stir to coat, saute about a minute.
  • Toss in the rinsed quinoa to toast along with the chopped veggies.
  • Add the tomato sauce plus the water and bring to a boil.
  • Add pepper and salt to taste.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in green chillies, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Cook another 2-4 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 590.3, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.5

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