MEXICAN QUINOA WITH CREAMY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
This dish has a Mexican flavor to it. The chicken mixture can also be wrapped and served in a tortilla. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips if desired.
Provided by Kristina S.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 3 garlic cloves, chili powder, salt, paprika, and red pepper flakes with a wooden spoon. Add chicken; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Stir corn, peas, peppers, and spinach into the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Mix milk and flour together and pour into the skillet; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Divide quinoa among 4 serving plates. Scoop chicken and vegetable mixture on top. Whisk lime juice and remaining garlic together in a bowl; drizzle over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 639.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
QUINOA WITH VEGGIES
I love quinoa and I wanted to make something that was flavorful and filling. The vegetables can be changed to your liking!
Provided by feminiSh
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring the quinoa, water, and 1 pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Once done, drain a mesh strainer, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until the garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Add the red pepper, and corn; continue cooking until the pepper softens, about 5 minutes. Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa and green onions. Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 2 g
ONE-PAN MEXICAN QUINOA
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
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
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
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
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