Mexican Quinoa Recipe

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Mexican Quinoa
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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 234.06 Kcal (980 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.97g 12%
Sodium 48.08mg 2%
Potassium 412.47mg 9%
Total Carbs 33.17g 11%
Sugars 1.14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 15%
Protein 8.94g 18%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 36.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.08 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.99g 12%
Sodium 24.05mg 2%
Potassium 206.33mg 9%
Total Carbs 16.59g 11%
Sugars 0.57g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 15%
Protein 4.47g 18%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 12%
Iron 1.1mg 12%
Calcium 18.3mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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