MEXICAN QUINOA

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As a healthier alternative to Mexican or Spanish rice, this version uses gluten-free quinoa instead of rice for its additional protein and fiber and great taste. However, it still has all the great flavor and spices of your usual Mexican or Spanish rice dish.

Provided by Occasional Cooker

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 envelope gluten-free taco seasoning mix
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.
Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 986.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g