One-Pot Mexican Style Quinoa
1 serving of one-pot mexican style quinoa contains 142 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 60% carbs, 26% fat, and 14% protein. This has a relatively low calorie density, with 105 Calories per 100g.
- Makes
- 6 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium, add oil and sauté onion until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and continue to sauté for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients, except cilantro, and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Cook until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender, approximately 15 minutes. Turn the burner off and allow the covered skillet to set until any remaining liquid is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add cilantro for garnish, and serve.
- Enjoy!
- Recipe inspired by: http://skinnyms.com/one-pot-mexican-style-quinoa-recipe/
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of one-pot mexican style quinoa (135g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 | |
| Fats | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated fats | 1g | 3% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 22g | 8% |
| Net carbs | 18g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 5g | |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 13μg | |
| Beta carotene | 222μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Fluoride | 2μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 57μg | 14% |
| Lycopene | 803μg | |
| Magnesium | 62mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 142mg | 20% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3μg | 5% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A IU | 398IU | |
| Vitamin A | 20μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 5μg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 9% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 15g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 1g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1g | |
| 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 | 0.2g | |
| Arginine | 0.3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.2g | |
| Leucine | 0.3g | |
| Lysine | 0.2g | |
| Methionine | 0.1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2g | |
| Proline | 0.2g | |
| Serine | 0.2g | |
| Threonine | 0.1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.1g | |
| Valine | 0.2g | |
