TEX-MEX CHICKEN QUINOA

Tex-Mex Chicken Quinoa image

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons salsa
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup black beans
Suggested toppings: diced avocado, shredded cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps:

In a large mug or small bowl, combine the oil and red onion. Microwave until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken, quinoa, beans, salsa, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper to taste then stir and microwave for another minute or two. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 266 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 36 grams