SOUTHWEST QUINOA RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and corn; cook until onion is soft and corn is lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in quinoa, undrained tomatoes, water, beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked through.
• Stir in lime juice and serve with avocado and cilantro.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Bring 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil, cover and cook over medium heat 12 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all the broth. Remove from heat, fluff, cover and set aside.
• 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, red bell pepper, celery and diced chilies; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add black pepper, chili powder, cumin and coriander and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add remaining 1 cup chicken broth, diced tomatoes, chicken and prepared quinoa. Stir to combine.
• 4. Pour mixture into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.