Mexican Quinoa Bowl
Basic Information
- Servings: 6
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 86.72
- Health score: 61.00
- Weight Watcher points: 6.00
Summary
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mexican food. Try making Mexican Quinoa Bowl at home. One serving contains 221 calories, 10g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe serves 6 and costs 79 cents per serving. A mixture of cilantro, juice of lime, tomato sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Pick Fresh Foods. It works well as a very affordable hor d'oeuvre. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. With a spoonacular score of 81%, this dish is great. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Mexican Quinoa Bowl, Mexican Quinoa Bowl, and Mexican Quinoa Bowl.
Ingredients
quinoa0.5 cup
olive oil1 tsp
garlic clove1
onion0.25 cup
reduced sodium chicken broth1 cup
ground cumin0.5 tsp
kosher salt0.25 tsp
ground pepper0.25 tsp
tomato sauce2 tbsp
reduced sodium black beans15 oz
avocado1 large
tomatoes0.5 cup
jalapeño1 small
cilantro0.5 cup
juice of lime0.5
Instructions
Step 1
In a large sauce pan heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Sauté quinoa, onion, and garlic until garlic is fragrant.
Step 3
Slowly add broth and stir.
Step 4
Add cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce.
Step 5
Bring to a low boil, cover and reduce heat to low.
Step 6
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Add black beans to sauce pan, gently stir to combine.
Step 8
Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Serve with diced avocado and pico de gallo.
Categories
Cuisines: Mexican
Dish Types: antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
Diets: gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian