1 serving of 5-ingredient mexican quinoa contains 309 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 70% carbs, 11% fat, and 18% protein. This is a good source of protein (26% of your Daily Value), fiber (45% of your Daily Value), and potassium (18% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Prepare quinoa as per package directions.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn and black beans and cook until corn is tender, about 3 minutes.
- Add quinoa and cumin and stir to combine. Cook until quinoa is hot and begins to get a little crunchy, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in salsa and cook until everything is combined and quinoa begins to dry out a little more, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 - 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of 5-ingredient mexican quinoa (257g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 | |
| Fats | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated fats | 1g | 3% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 56g | 20% |
| Net carbs | 44g | |
| Fiber | 13g | 45% |
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Protein | 15g | |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 216μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 70mg | 13% |
| Copper | 1mg | 60% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 161μg | 40% |
| Lycopene | 4087μg | |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 57% |
| Niacin | 2mg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 361mg | 52% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 6μg | 11% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A IU | 368IU | |
| Vitamin A | 18μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 5μg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 20% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 4g | |
| Sucrose | 0.3g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 2g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0.1g | |
| Galactose | 0.2g | |
| Starch | 28g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 1g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 2g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.4g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 0.4g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.3g | |
| Valine | 1g | |