5-Ingredient Mexican Quinoa

5-Ingredient Mexican Quinoa
Fat 11%Carbs 70%Protein 18%
Percent Calories

3 serving of 5-ingredient mexican quinoa contains 928 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 70% carbs, 11% fat, and 18% protein. This is a good source of protein (79% of your Daily Value), fiber (136% of your Daily Value), and potassium (54% of your Daily Value).

Makes
4 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and black beans, cooking until the corn is tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked quinoa and cumin to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook until the quinoa is hot and slightly crunchy, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the salsa and cook until everything is well combined and the quinoa begins to dry out slightly, about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

For 3 serving of 5-ingredient mexican quinoa (770g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories928
Fats12g 16%
Saturated fats2g 8%
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol0mg 0%
Sodium2055mg 89%
Carbs169g 61%
Net carbs131g
Fiber38g 136%
Sugar12g
Protein44g
Calcium296mg 30%
Iron17mg 219%
Potassium2549mg 54%
Vitamin D0μg 0%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene0μg
Beta carotene648μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline210mg 38%
Copper2mg 180%
Fluoride0μg
Folate (B9)482μg 120%
Lycopene12261μg
Magnesium433mg 103%
Manganese4mg 171%
Niacin7mg 47%
Pantothenic acid2mg 49%
Phosphorus1083mg 155%
Retinol0μg
Riboflavin (B2)1mg 65%
Selenium18μg 33%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine1mg 90%
Vitamin A IU1104IU
Vitamin A55μg 6%
Vitamin B120μg 0%
Vitamin B61mg 89%
Vitamin C15mg 17%
Vitamin D IU0IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D30μg
Vitamin E8mg 52%
Vitamin K16μg 13%
Zinc7mg 61%
Sugars
Sugar12g
Sucrose1g
Glucose4g
Fructose5g
Lactose0g
Maltose0.3g
Galactose0.5g
Starch83g
Fats
Saturated fats2g 8%
Monounsaturated fats3g
Polyunsaturated fats6g
Trans fats0g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 30.1g
Total omega 60g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine2g
Arginine3g
Aspartic acid4g
Cystine0.5g
Glutamic acid6g
Glycine2g
Histidine1g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine2g
Leucine3g
Lysine3g
Methionine1g
Phenylalanine2g
Proline2g
Serine2g
Threonine1g
Tryptophan0.5g
Tyrosine1g
Valine2g