Mexican Quinoa | मैक्सिकन क्विनोआ | Healthy recipe | Map My Meals |

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in calories, while brown rice is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are a healthier alternative, while canned beans are cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers add flavor without heat, and banana peppers are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories, while cucumbers are budget-friendly.

In a pan, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds and dry roast them well.

Transfer it into a plate, add oregano and transfer this mixture into the grinder jar, add salt to taste and grind it into fine powder.

Transfer this into a bowl, add red chilli powder, mix it well and keep it aside for future use.

Combine tomato puree, chopped tomato, chopped onion, green chillies, pepper powder, sugar, salt to taste and lemon juice mix it well.

Heat oil in a kadai, add chopped garlic, green chillies and saute.

Add onion, mix well and cook till it becomes translucent.

Add yellow and green capsicum, carrot and corn kernels, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add ½ cup tomato puree and mix well.

Add the prepared Mexican seasoning and 1 tbsp of sriracha sauce, mix well.

Add boiled kidney beans, 1/2 cup of water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add cooked quinoa, mix everything well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Switch off the flame and to serve place Mexican quinoa, top it with some salsa and grated cheese. Serve.

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