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Spicy Quinoa Delight: The Ultimate Southwest Salad Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1cupquinoa

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 2cupschicken broth

  • ½cupdiced green bell pepper

  • ½cupdiced red onion

  • 1cupcorn

  • 1(15 ounce) canblack beans, drained

  • ¼cupchopped cilantro

  • 1largetomato, diced

  • ½cupfresh lime juice, or to taste

  • 2tablespoonsred wine vinegar

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1tablespoonadobo seasoning

  • ½cupfeta cheese

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water; drain.

  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir quinoa until water evaporates and quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa has absorbed broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.

  3. Mix together green bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, adobo seasoning, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.

  4. Lightly stir in quinoa; season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g 		13%
Saturated Fat
4g 		19%
Cholesterol
18mg 		6%
Sodium
197mg 		9%
Total Carbohydrate
22g 		8%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		12%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
6g 		13%
Vitamin C
18mg 		19%
Calcium
91mg 		7%
Iron
1mg 		3%
Potassium
189mg 		4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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