5-ingredient Mexican Quinoa
This dish reminds me of the Mexican-style rice you can find at some restaurants
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 15 oz can organic black beans
- 3 cups cooked white quinoa from 1 cup uncooked
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- Cilantro to garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and black beans and cook until corn is tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add quinoa and cumin and stir to combine. Cook until quinoa is hot and begins to get a little crunchy, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in salsa and cook until everything is combined and quinoa begins to dry out a little more, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 - 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.
- Garnish with cilantro is optional.
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Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 5.9mg