Mexican Quinoa
This Mexican quinoa is super flavorful, filling, and healthy! Hearty enough for a meal in itself or a fabulous side dish!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 stalk Celery diced
- 1 small Carrot diced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 4 Jalapenos seeded and finely chopped
- 1 1/4 cups Quinoa rinsed well and drained
- 11/4 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces Black Beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes canned
- 1 cup Frozen Corn
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 Avocado peeled and cubed
- 1 cup Baby Spinach
- 1 Lime Juiced
For the cashew sour cream dressing
- 1 cup Cashews soaked overnight in water and then drained
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutritional Yeast
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup Water depending on how thick you want it to be
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, celery, carrot, spring onoin and jalapeños and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the quinoa, broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, cumin, cayenne, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and let cook for 20-25 minutes, until the liquid is fully absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, avocado, spinach and lime juice. Season to taste. Top with cashew sour cream and oven-crisped tortilla strips.
- To make the cashew cream, combine ingredients in a blender and blend till very smooth. Keep in air tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
TO STORE: Use airtight containers to store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
TO FREEZE: Place leftovers in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.
TO REHEAT: You can reheat it in the microwave for 30-40 seconds or in a skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 568mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1960IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 5mg
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