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Quinoa with Corn and Jalapeno

Here's how you make Quinoa with Corn and Jalapeno
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (can use more)
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper (or use as much asd you like)
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium broth (veggie for vegan, or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup whole-kernel corn (canned, drained)
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Add the quinoa and olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and place the pan over high heat. Swirl the quinoa in the pan to toast it evenly.

  • Step 2: When the grains are fragrant and crackle, remove from heat, immediately add in garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt, and cocoa; stir 1 minute.

  • Step 3: Slowly add the broth (be careful; it might boil over). Put the pan over high heat, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

  • Step 4: Stir in the corn; cover and cook for 2 more minutes.

  • Step 5: Stir in scallions and lime juice.

  • Step 6: Serve warm.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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