Fiesta Quinoa

Fiesta Quinoa

I just LOVE Mexican food…but unfortunately it doesn’t love me back.  So...I am always trying to come up with healthy recipes to replicate that “Fiesta” taste explosion without all the extra fat, calories, carbs and sodium! 

This tasty quinoa recipe totally fits the bill!!!  Hubby even gave it 2 thumbs up! Feel free to use gluten free chips instead of organic if you prefer. I also added a few drops of Tabasco for some extra pizzazz!!! Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

1 cup of uncooked quinoa (I used red quinoa)

1 can black beans/drained

1 cup of your favorite salsa (I like Green Mountain organic)

1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half

1/2 cup organic edamame

1 red pepper/chopped

8-10 organic tortilla chips (crumbled into small pieces)

1 avocado (cut 3/4 in small chunks and add quinoa) Save 1/4 for garnish

3 T fresh cilantro

Directions:

Cook Quinoa per directions on package (usually takes about 15 minutes)

Place cooked quinoa in a large mixing bowl. Let cool for a few minutes. Add beans, salsa, tomatoes, edamame, avocado, crushed tortilla chips and cilantro.

Stir gently until blended. You can taste test to see if you need to add any additional seasonings. I added some black pepper and a just few shakes of sea salt. You can even squeeze in some lime juice for extra pizzazz!!!

Serve chilled, at room temperature or heat in microwave!!  Serves 6-8 as a side dish.   Will keep in fridge for 2 days.