Toasting gives quinoa a nutty flavor, darkening the grain’s characteristic grassiness. The nuttier presentation is matched nicely with cocoa and corn for sweetness and chiles for warmth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 (14 oz.) can fat-free, low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole-kernel corn
- ⅓ cup jalapeno peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
Directions
- Add the quinoa to a 2-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and place the pan over high heat. Swirl the quinoa in the pan to toast evenly. When the grains are fragrant and crackle, remove from heat.
- Add cumin, salt, and cocoa, then slowly add the broth. Put the pan over high heat, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed (15 minutes).
- Stir in the corn and jalapeno peppers; cover and cook (2 minutes).
- Stir in scallions and lime juice. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 201 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 205 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3.5g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 355mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars 4g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 5g | ||
| Protein 8g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 41mg | 4% | |
| Iron 2.7mg | 15% | |
| Potassium 400mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A 37mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C 14.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 1.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 14.5mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Niacin 2.8mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.3mg | 20% | |
| Folate 100.4mcg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Chloride 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 237.7mg | 20% | |
| Iodine 0.1mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 104.3mg | 25% | |
| Zinc 1.6mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 4mcg | 8% | |
| Copper 0.3mg | 35% | |
| Manganese 1mg | 45% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 1.8mcg | 4% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Low Sodium Vegetable Broth (water, Organic Carrots, Organic Celery, Organic Onions, Organic Leeks, Organic Tomato Puree (organic Tomatoes, Sea Salt, Citric Acid), Organic Mushrooms, Organic Garlic, Organic Spices, Organic Sea Salt), Whole Grain Quinoa, Whole Yellow Corn, Lime Juice, Jalapeno Pepper, Scallions, Salt, Cumin, Cocoa.
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