One Pan Mexican Quinoa

LEVEL: easy Cook: 15 minutes Prepare: 5 minutes Total: 20 minutes Serves: 1 to 2

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It’s delicious, It’s easy to make, it’s packed with proteins : Quinoa!

Remember to always rinse quinoa before cooking it to remove the saponin which gives it a bitter taste.

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/4 cup chopped leeks

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon of maple syrup

1/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels

1/2 cup quinoa

1 cup vegetable broth

salt and pepper to taste

1: Rinse quinoa.
2: In a small saucepan saute leeks in oil for 2 minutes.
3: Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as it is boiling, lower the heat, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
4: Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, undisturbed with the lid on, for at least 5 minutes.
5: Serve with black beans, avocados and minced green onions or cilantro.