Quinoa with Latin Flavors

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Quinoa With Latin Flavors

WebMD Recipe from EatingWell.com

Cilantro, lime and scallions lend a bright finish to delicate quinoa. This versatile side pairs well with seafood, poultry or pork.

quinoa with latin flavors Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings, 2/3 cup each

Total Time: 45

Prep Time: 30

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
1/4 cup pepitas, toasted
3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped scallions
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe Steps:

Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chiles and garlic; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Add pepitas, cilantro, scallions, lime juice and salt to the quinoa; mix gently and fluff with a fork.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 170 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 3 g fiber; 330 mg sodium; 355 mg potassium.