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Mexican Quinoa Dinner ~ The Complete Savorist

Mexican Quinoa Dinner

Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 1 cup dried quinoa
  • 1-15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 oz water
  • 1/2 tbsp granulated garlic plus additional teaspoon
  • 1/2 tbsp oregano
  • 1/4 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon granules
  • Bay Leaf
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Meal

  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 1 can black beans; drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco
  • Romain lettuce

Instructions

  1. Bring quinoa, tomato sauce, water, herbs/spices to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Fluff with a fork.
  4. In a skillet, add the chicken black beans, and corn, heat over a medium heat, stirring gently.
  5. Incorporate the cooked quinoa.
  6. Once will mixed serve over the bed of romaine and top with queso fresco.