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Mexican Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as Rotel)
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Directions:
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.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4

 

 

 

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