Great Latin Quinoa Recipe

Name: Great Latin Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 each onions chopped, medium size; 4 ounces green chili peppers, canned 1 can, chopped; 3 cloves garlic minced, more or less to taste; 14 ounces chicken broth, low salt or vegetable broth, 1 can; 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) toasted, or sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup cilantro freshly chopped; 3/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions freshly chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 each onions chopped, medium size
4 ounces green chili peppers, canned 1 can, chopped
3 cloves garlic minced, more or less to taste
14 ounces chicken broth, low salt or vegetable broth, 1 can
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) toasted, or sunflower seeds
1/2 cup cilantro freshly chopped
3/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions freshly chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, about 5 minutes.
2
Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.
3
Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
5
Add green chiles and garlic, cook, stirring, for 40 seconds.
6
Add the rinsed quinoa and chicken broth(or vegetable broth); bring to a simmer.
7
Reduce heat to maintain a light simmer, then cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
8
Add pumpkin seeds(or sunflower seeds), cilantro, scallions, lime juice and salt to the quinoa.
9
Mix them gently and fluff with a fork.
10
Serve warm.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 each onions chopped, medium size, 4 ounces green chili peppers, canned 1 can, chopped, and more.

Yes, Great Latin Quinoa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Great Latin Quinoa

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