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Fiesta Quinoa

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I watched a documentary called “Food Choices” a few weeks ago on Netflix (go watch it if you can!!) and ever since then, I’ve increased our “Meatless Mondays” into Wednesdays and Fridays too. Which basically means I need more vegetarian recipes (good ones) in my life! I wanted to share this one with you – I’ve called it “Fiesta Quinoa” and the recipe is not just meat-free, it is completely vegan. I never thought that a vegan dish could taste this good, but my goodness, it can. My meat-eating husband even enjoyed it – and he holds nothing back when it comes to giving a food/recipe opinion! We ate it for dinner and then I had it for lunch AND dinner the next day too…and perhaps even lunch the day after that if I can remember correctly..it made a big portion as you can see 😃

And in keeping with the “easy” part of Just Easy Recipes, you will be delighted to know that you cook this Fiesta in one pan! Hooray for one-dish-wonder! You can put your sombrero on and Ole! Ole! Ole! to that!!!

So let us get this fiesta fired up already!

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Fiesta Quinoa Vegan Recipe

Fiesta Quinoa

  • Author: Louise
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Description


Need a delicious meat-free family meal? This will become top of your list – healthy, gluten-free, vegan and STILL delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 jalapeno, chopped finely
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup kidney beans, cooked and rinsed
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup coconut cream/milk
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 cup coriander, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime (plus another for garnishing/serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and fry the garlic, jalapeno, chilli powder and cumin until fragrant – about 1 minute.
  2. Add the quinoa, vegetable stock, coconut cream, beans, tomatoes and quinoa.
  3. Simmer until the quinoa is cooked through – about 20-25 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  5. Add the lime juice
  6. Stir in the coriander, leaving a little for garnishing/serving
  7. Serve with a quarter of a lime and a slice of freshly sliced avocado. Ole!!!!

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