Easy Mexican Quinoa Recipe

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.

Sauté the garlic and jalapeño in olive oil in a large pan for 1 minute.

Add in quinoa, broth, beans, canned tomatoes, corn, chili, and cumin. Stir.

Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover.

Cook for 20 minutes, checking on it occasionally and stirring.

Salt and pepper to taste. Add in lime juice. Top with chopped tomato and garnish with cilantro.

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