Quinoa with Latin Flavors

Quinoa with Latin Flavors

Provided by: EatingWell

45 mins total 0 mins prep 181 calories/serving Full Screen

Servings

Cilantro, lime and scallions lend a bright finish to delicate quinoa. This versatile side pairs well with seafood, poultry or pork.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (see Note)
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup pepitas, toasted (see Note)
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

• 1. Toast quinoa in a large dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly.
• 2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chiles and garlic; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and broth; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• 3. Add pepitas, cilantro, scallions, lime juice and salt to the quinoa; mix gently and fluff with a fork.
• Notes: Quinoa, a delicately flavored grain that was a staple in the ancient Incas' diet, is available in most natural-foods stores and the natural-foods sections of many supermarkets. Toasting the grain before cooking enhances the flavor, and rinsing removes any residue of saponin, quinoa's natural, bitter protective coating.
• Hulled pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are dusky green and have a delicate nutty flavor. They can be found in the health-food or bulk sections of many supermarkets.
• To toast nuts & seeds on the stovetop: Toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

• Filed under:
• Grain,
• Quinoa,
• Hot Pepper,
• Latin American,
• Easy,
• Vegetarian,
• Healthy,
• Vegan,
• Low Calorie,
• Side Dish

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