Quinoa Mexican Style

By Marian Burros

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(51)
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Ingredients

Yield:3 servings
  • ½pound onions, chopped
  • 1teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1tablespoon polyunsaturated oil
  • 1cup quinoa
  • 1cup chicken stock
  • 1cup drained canned Italian plum tomatoes
  • 1cup tomato juice from canned tomatoes
  • ½ to 1whole jalapeno or serrano chile, seeded and chopped
  • 2tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)

332 calories; 9 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 51 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 12 grams protein; 215 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in heavy-bottomed pot large enough to hold remaining ingredients.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    Sprinkle coriander over quinoa mixture and serve.

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Kristy

I added some canned organic black beans and a bit more serrano and it was a lovely addition. Then added a squeeze for fresh lime on top! Great easy recipe!

Kristy

I added some canned organic black beans and a bit more serrano and it was a lovely addition. Then added a squeeze for fresh lime on top! Great easy recipe!

יותם

This was delicious! However, I will probably reduce the amount of tomato juice next time because there was too much liquid. Even after cooking for nearly twice the suggested cooking time, there was still a lot of liquid. I uncovered and cooked on medium heat for a few minutes, which mostly solved the problem.

Bob271878

Other recipes add 1 Cup corn; 15 oz canned/cooked beans; Avocado; Lime. How About Chipotle peppers? Cilantro?

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