Appetizers

Southwestern Quinoa Bits

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Nutritious and delicious appetizer with Mexican flare!

12
1/2 cup raw quinoa
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup water
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
6 Tbsp liquid egg whites (or 2 large eggs)
1/2 cup reduced fat fiesta blend shredded cheese
2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
1 packet reduced sodium taco seasoning
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
-Preheat oven to 350F. -Rinse quinoa and add to pot with water and salt. -Bring pot to a boil then cover and reduce to simmer for 20 minutes. -Once quinoa is cooked, combine all ingredients together and mix...
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Nutritions

Calories
425

Sodium
253mg
10% DV

Fat
16g
25% DV

Protein
10g
21% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
6g
27% DV