Cilantro Lime Quinoa with Corn and Jalapeno
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Serves: 2 servings
 
Cilantro lime quinoa tossed with sweet corn and spicy diced jalapeno. This flavorful cilantro lime quinoa with corn and jalapeno is the perfect choice for a simple yet delicious spring dish.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1cup water + ½ cup water if needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅛ cup jalapeno, diced
  • ¾ cup frozen corn kernels
  • ⅛ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Directions:
  1. Wash the quinoa once or twice, and drain them. This step is optional though. Most quinoa bought in bags should have already been washed.
  2. Place the quinoa and one cup of water into a pot over high heat. Cook the quinoa until the water comes to a boil. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and cover the pot. Allow the quinoa to cook for about 10 minutes covered before checking on them. If there is no water left, add the extra ½ cup of water to prevent the quinoa from becoming burnt at the bottom. Continue to cook the quinoa for another 5 minutes before removing the pot from heat. Let the quinoa sit while covered in the pot for 5 minutes.
  3. Use a fork to stir the quinoa, making sure that they are soft and fluffy.
  4. While the quinoa is cooking, add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a small pan over low to medium heat. Allow the olive oil to heat for about a minute before adding the corn and jalapeno. Cook the corn and jalapeno until they become soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Once the quinoa is ready, add the corn and jalapeno mixture, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the quinoa. Adjust the amount of salt to taste. And if the quinoa is too dry, you can drizzle some olive oil over it. Toss all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
  6. Serve the quinoa warm or cold.
  7. Quinoa can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2015/03/31/cilantro-lime-quinoa-with-corn-and-jalapeno/