Mexican Style Quinoa Recipe

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Mexican Style Quinoa
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Directions:

  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 180.21 Kcal (755 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.01g 8%
Sodium 747.32mg 31%
Potassium 387.99mg 8%
Total Carbs 29.46g 10%
Sugars 7.12g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3.86g 15%
Protein 4.16g 8%
Vitamin C 52.6mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 14.7mg 82%
Calcium 45.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.26 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.04g 8%
Sodium 453.1mg 31%
Potassium 235.24mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.86g 10%
Sugars 4.32g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 15%
Protein 2.53g 8%
Vitamin C 31.9mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 25%
Iron 8.9mg 82%
Calcium 27.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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