Chipotle Southwestern Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Chipotle Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Red Quinoa (or Quinoa Of Your Choice); 2 cups Chicken Broth Or Vegetable Broth; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced; 1/4 cups Onion, Diced; 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded & Diced; 1- 1/2 cup Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 cup Roasted Corn; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped; 2 whole Canned Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce, From The Can Of Chipotle Peppers (add More For More Heat); 1 cup Tomatoes, Seeded, Diced

Servings: persons

1 cup Red Quinoa (or Quinoa Of Your Choice)
2 cups Chicken Broth Or Vegetable Broth
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced
1/4 cups Onion, Diced
1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded & Diced
1- 1/2 cup Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 cup Roasted Corn
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Cilantro, Chopped
2 whole Canned Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Diced
2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce, From The Can Of Chipotle Peppers (add More For More Heat)
1 cup Tomatoes, Seeded, Diced

1
Rinse quinoa and place in a pot over medium low heat with chicken broth.
2
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until all of the broth is evaporated.
3
Take off the heat and fluff with a fork.
4
In a large skillet, over medium low heat, add the extra virgin olive oil; heat the olive oil until warmed.
5
Add garlic, onions and jalapeno.
6
Cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
7
Add black beans, corn, lime juice, cilantro and chipotle peppers; cook until warmed.
8
Mix in the quinoa until everything is incorporated.
9
Stir in the adobo sauce and tomatoes and cook until heated through.
10
Serve warm or cold.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Red Quinoa (or Quinoa Of Your Choice), 2 cups Chicken Broth Or Vegetable Broth, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 clove Garlic, Peeled And Minced, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Southwestern Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chipotle Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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