Mexican Style Quinoa Recipe

Name: Mexican Style Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 teaspoon southwest seasoning (Pampered Chef); 3/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon southwest seasoning (Pampered Chef)
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, washed and drained
salt and pepper, to taste
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin

1
Heat oil in a saute pan and saute garlic and onions until translucent.
2
Shake in about 1 tsp Southwest Seasoning and stir to coat.
3
Add diced green peppers and stir to coat, saute about a minute.
4
Toss in the rinsed quinoa to toast along with the chopped veggies.
5
Add the tomato sauce plus the water and bring to a boil.
6
Add pepper and salt to taste.
7
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
8
Stir in green chillies, chili powder, and cumin.
9
Cook another 2-4 minutes until hot.

173

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Carbs

Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Style Quinoa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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