SOUTHWEST QUINOA PILAF

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Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Quinoa:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cummin
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
organic chicken broth (to replace water, as indicated on quinoa package directions for cooking)
Salsa:
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (mild)
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup frozen corn (thawed)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (or lime juice)
1 diced, peeled apple (or a diced jicama)

Steps:

  • Satee onions and garlic in olive oil, until onions just begin to take on transparency. Add quinoa to the pan. Heat until quinoa is lightly browned. Add liquid and cook according to quinoa package directions. Combine ingredients for salsa. Serve hot quinoa with freshly made (room temp) salsa spooned over the top.

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