Mexican Quinoa

by @jwold

About

Light, Healthy and Nutritious.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Jalapeno minced
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
• 1 can Fire-roasted Tomatoes
• 1 cup Corn
• 2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
• 1 Lime juiced
• 1 Avocado diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped Cilantro

Instructions

1. Cook Quinoa

   • 1 cup Quinoa

   Cook Quinoa as per the instructions on the bag (cooking times and styles vary)

2. Cook Aromatics

   • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
   • 2 cloves garlic, minced
   • 1 jalapeno, minced

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Melange

   • 1 cup Quinoa
   • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
   • 1 can Fire-roasted Tomatoes
   • 1 cup Corn
   • 2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning

   Stir in quinoa, beans, tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Add lime juice near the end.

4. Serve

   • 1 Avocado diced
   • 2 tablespoons chopped Cilantro

   Garnish with Avocado and Cilantro and serve.

Nutritional Information

Based on a 100g portion ¹

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