Quinoa With Corn, Tomatoes, Avocado, And Lime Recipe Recipe

Name: Quinoa With Corn, Tomatoes, Avocado, And Lime Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, from one small onion; 1 cup pre-washed quinoa (if not pre-washed, follow package instructions for rinsing); 1-2/3 cups low sodium vegetable broth (recommended brand: Swanson Organic); 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup chopped tomatoes, from 2 medium tomatoes; 1-1/4 cups fresh cut cooked corn, from 2 cobs; 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 large lime; 1 avocado, cut into bite-sized chunks

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, from one small onion
1 cup pre-washed quinoa (if not pre-washed, follow package instructions for rinsing)
1-2/3 cups low sodium vegetable broth (recommended brand: Swanson Organic)
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup chopped tomatoes, from 2 medium tomatoes
1-1/4 cups fresh cut cooked corn, from 2 cobs
2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice, from 1 large lime
1 avocado, cut into bite-sized chunks

1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add quinoa to onions and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes. Add vegetable broth and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Turn heat up to high and bring to a boil. Cover pan tightly with lid, turn heat down to low and simmer for 17-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked. Transfer cooked quinoa to mixing bowl and chill in refrigerator.
3
When quinoa is cool, add remaining tablespoon olive oil, tomatoes, corn, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Right before serving, scatter avocado chunks over top.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, from one small onion, 1 cup pre-washed quinoa (if not pre-washed, follow package instructions for rinsing), 1-2/3 cups low sodium vegetable broth (recommended brand: Swanson Organic), and more.

Yes, Quinoa With Corn, Tomatoes, Avocado, And Lime Recipe 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.

Quinoa With Corn, Tomatoes, Avocado, And Lime Recipe

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