Main DishesFebruary 24, 2014
Calories
503
Sodium
286mg
11% DV
Fat
16g
25% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
45g
15% DV
Fiber
10g
41% DV
Mexican Quinoa (Freezer Meal)
151
A healthy quick weeknight option or freeze in individual portions for an easy heat and eat lunch.
8
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained*
1¼ cups chicken broth
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
1 cup frozen corn
½ tsp. kosher salt
To serve:
Shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well and drained*
1¼ cups chicken broth
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
1 cup frozen corn
½ tsp. kosher salt
To serve:
Shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa
Directions:
Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and jalapeños and sauté about 1 minute. Stir in the the quinoa, broth, beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
503
Sodium
286mg
11% DV
Fat
16g
25% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
45g
15% DV
Fiber
10g
41% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat4g20%
Polysaturated Fat3g24%
Monosaturated Fat8g54%
Cholesterol1mg0%
Sodium286mg11%
Potassium953mg27%
Protein14g28%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber10g41%
Sugar2g4%
Vitamin A293IU5%
Vitamin B60.5700000000000001mg28%
Vitamin C8mg14%
Calcium77mg7%
Iron3mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.