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Mexican Quinoa Salad

10/30 by Leigha 12 Comments

Fashion Friday {10/28 - 11/1}
Halloween Weekend Fun

Who remembers “Cooking with Lynn”? Lynn is my step-mom with a serious knack for cooking. Whenever I go to my dad’s house, we always make something delicious (most of the time) for dinner! 

We’re back again – with a new recipe! 

Mexican Quinoa Salad
2013-10-29 18:47:42
Serves 4
A delicious alternative to rice & beans.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 teaspoon canola oil
  2. 1 onion
  3. 3 garlic cloves
  4. 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
  5. 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  6. salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  7. 1 teaspoon cumin
  8. 1 cup frozen corn
  9. 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
  10. 1 avocado
Instructions
  1. Heat canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic (chopped) and saute.
  2. Mix in quinoa and cover with chicken broth. Add cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and let sit for 20-25 min.
  3. Add frozen corn and mix until heated. Add black beans.
  4. Top with avocado.
Notes
  1. I ate this as a main dish, but it would be great as a side or as the filling in tacos! I think adding some shredded cheese and plain Greek yogurt would be wonderful too!
By leigha
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Adapted from All Recipes
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Seriously… so yummy.

mexican quinoa salad2

 

All of the textures mix so wonderfully!

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And what’s a night of cooking without dessert?

pumpkin bars

Pumpkin bars will always be my favorite. 

Happy WIAW!

Fashion Friday {10/28 - 11/1}
Halloween Weekend Fun

Filed Under: All Posts, Cooking with Lynn, Dinner, Gluten Free, Healthy, Recipes, Vegan, What I Ate Wednesday

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  1. Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says

    10/30 at 9:48 am

    YUM!! This looks delicious!! And pumpkin bars?! What a great treat πŸ™‚
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    • minougirl says

      10/30 at 1:31 pm

      They are both wonderful! πŸ˜€

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  2. Sunnie@ModernGirlNutrition says

    10/30 at 2:49 pm

    All about that avocado! Looks amazing Leigha!
    Sunnie@ModernGirlNutrition recently posted…wEdNeSdAy WoRdSMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      10/30 at 7:37 pm

      Thanks Sunnie πŸ˜€ Lynn’s avocados always taste better than mine!

      Reply
  3. Taylor @simplysweetfashion.wordpress.com says

    10/30 at 3:40 pm

    I love Mexican food! Quinoa and avocado are definitely some of my favorite foods. So yummy and healthy
    Taylor @simplysweetfashion.wordpress.com recently posted…LatelyMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      10/30 at 7:38 pm

      I can’t believe I used to not like avocado! I don’t eat Mexican too often but I really do like it.

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  4. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

    10/30 at 5:09 pm

    Those recipes look so good!
    Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run recently posted…Smile at the Mirror Sunday (10/27)My Profile

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    • minougirl says

      10/30 at 7:38 pm

      Thanks girl! πŸ˜€

      Reply
  5. Katherine says

    10/30 at 7:46 pm

    Living by the border, I love love love mexican food! I’m so glad cooking with lynn is back! This looks marvelous!
    Katherine recently posted…5 Last Minute Halloween Costumes.My Profile

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    • minougirl says

      10/30 at 8:52 pm

      I always wonder why I don’t eat it more, so yummy! And thanks Katherine πŸ˜€

      Reply

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  1. Quinoa, Black Bean, and Chickpea Salad - Cooking Quinoa says:
    09/04 at 7:57 am

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    […] based this off of my Mexican Quinoa Salad but I think I like this one even better. The pictures are a little better too, don’t you […]

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