Latin Quinoa
photo by Rita1652
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
-
8 2/3 cup servings
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, toasted
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, fine dice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, fine dice
- 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth (can sub chicken broth if you prefer)
- 1⁄4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (Pepitas)
- 3⁄4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or 1 -2 tablespoon dried cilantro
- 1⁄2 cup chopped scallion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher sea salt
directions
- Toast quinoa in a large dry non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crackles and becomes aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly, until water runs clear.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add green chilies and garlic; cook, stirring for about 1 minute.
- Add chili powder and cumin; stir, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the quinoa, black beans and broth; bring to a simmer. Add dried cilantro if using.
- Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Add pumpkin seeds, scallions, fresh cilantro (if using), lime juice and salt to the quinoa; mix gently to fluff quinoa and serve.
- NOTE: I buy organic roasted pumpkin seeds pre-packaged at the grocery store. To toast pumpkin seeds, toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 3 to 5 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove immediately from pan and cool.
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Reviews
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I've had quinoa in the pantry for some time, and decided this recipe would be a great way to try it. We were not disappointed. It had great flavor and was a hearty dish. We thought the texture of the quinoa was somewhat similar to couscous. The only thing I'll do differently next time is to add some hot peppers for a spicier dish.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
kitty.rock
Orlando, Florida