Santa Fe Quinoa
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1½ cups quinoa, uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken stock (or a combo of stock and water)
  • 2 medium shallots, small dice
  • 1 red pepper, small dice
  • 1 jalapeno (most of seeds and ribs removed), small dice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt & pepper
  • grilled chicken, diced (optional)
  • Dressing
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • salt & pepper
Method
  1. Prepare quinoa according to directions, using chicken stock as your liquid. Set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallots, red pepper, jalapeno and a pinch of salt and pepper in some olive oil over medium heat until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute another minute. Add frozen corn, again cook for one minute. Add beans, cooked quinoa and cilantro. Mix well. If you are adding grilled chicken add it to the skillet now.
  3. In a bowl combine the lime zest and juice, cayenne and olive oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over quinoa mixture and stir well to combine.
Recipe by FEASTS AND FOTOS at https://www.feastsandfotos.com/2012/07/13/santa-fe-quinoa/