Easy Mexican Quinoa | YMCA of Middle TN

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in calories, while brown rice is often more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and high in protein, while canned beans save time and money.

corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen corn is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Cook quinoa in a 2:1 ratio with unsalted chicken broth until it puffs up.

Add black beans to the cooked quinoa.

Add frozen corn to the quinoa mixture.

Add cherry tomatoes to the quinoa mixture.

Add green bell peppers to the quinoa mixture.

Add green onions to the quinoa mixture.

Make a homemade vinaigrette with lime juice, paprika, cumin, chili powder, fresh cilantro, and olive oil.

Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together.

Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa mixture and stir to combine.

Top the dish with avocado and give everything a nice stir.

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