Mexican Quinoa
Mexican Quinoa swaps rice for fluffy, protein-packed quinoa simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, and a punchy taco seasoning for bold, savory heat. Onion, garlic, and jalapeño build aromatic depth, while fresh cilantro brightens every bite. It’s a vibrant, gluten-free side or light dinner that pairs well with tacos, grilled meats, or a simple salad.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the quinoa and the onion in the hot oil until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and the jalapeño pepper to the quinoa mixture and cook until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 to 2 more minutes.
- 2
Mix the undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, the taco seasoning mix, and the chicken broth into the quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the cilantro.
- Calories 277.02 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.68 g Moderate
- Carbs 44.83 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.35 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.62 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.65 mg Low Source
- Sodium 807.9 mg High
- Fiber 6.38 g Good Source
- Sugar 2.84 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.97 g Low Source
- Calcium 65.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate
- Potassium 270.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 166.15 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.52 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Quinoa is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 277.02 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Quinoa?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Jalapeño Pepper, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Quinoa?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Quinoa?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 277.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
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