Mexican Quinoa with Lazy Guacamole
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Yield 6 servings
You'll love this seriously delicious and healthy dish!
Ingredients
Quinoa Ingredients:
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup uncooked Quinoa, rinsed well and drained
- 1 1/4 cups Chicken Stock (or Veg or Chicken Broth)
- 1 can (1 1/2 cups) Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Corn (frozen or canned work well)
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro, optional
- 1 quarter of a Lime, juiced
Toppings:
- Salsa
- Lazy Guacamole (see below)
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream
Lazy Guacamole Ingredients:
- 1 ripe Avocado, peel and pit removed
- 1 small Lime, juiced
- 1 small Garlic Clove, minced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Quinoa Instructions:
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Begin by prepping your veggies. Then add a teaspoon of olive oil to a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeños to the pan, and cook until fragrant (about a minute).
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Then add the quinoa, broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, and salt to the pan, and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and let the quinoa simmer for 25 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
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Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
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Serve the quinoa in bowls and top with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Lazy Guacamole Instructions:
- Add the avocado, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to a small bowl.
- Use a fork to mash the avocado and combine the guacamole really well. That's it!
Notes
Quick Tip: For a dairy free meal, top your quinoa with lazy guacamole, salsa, and chopped cilantro! Yum!
Courses Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.5 cups (for quinoa)
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 119 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 1 g | 2% | |
Unsaturated Fat 1 g | ||
Sodium 537 mg | 22% | |
Total Carbohydrates 21 g | 7% | |
Dietary Fiber 5 g | 20% | |
Sugars 4 g | ||
Protein 6 g | 12% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Can Cook, Will Travel at https://cancookwilltravel.com/mexican-quinoa-with-lazy-guacamole/