How To Make Spicy Quinoa
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.
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In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
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Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
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Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion mixture.
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Add the cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the quinoa with the spices.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.
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Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 230kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 20mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Protein : 8g
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