Slow Cooker Quinoa Tex Mex Dish

May 29, 2014

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A one-dish, slow-cooker tex mex quinoa dish. Bursting with fresh and great flavors with 10 mins prep.

1 and 1/2 cups quinoa, well rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 ounces) Hunt's diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15.25 ounces) corn, drained and rinsed
1 cup sweet peppers, chopped
1 poblano chili pepper (~3/4 cup), chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups water (or chicken broth)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2-4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 and 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Optional: green onions, salt and pepper to taste

Rinse the quinoa well. I rinse my quinoa in a mesh strainer under hot water. Place the washed quinoa, drained and rinsed black beans, undrained diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed corn in the slow...
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Nutritions

Calories
1444

Sodium
1288mg
53% DV

Fat
55g
85% DV

Protein
38g
76% DV

Carbs
94g
32% DV

Fiber
20g
83% DV