Mexican Quinoa

I have had one similar, but a lot easier to make! Just put everything all together in 2 qt casserole dish, quinoa uncooked, cover and cook on 350 for 30 min. Remove, stir, and put back in 15-20 min until all liquid absorbed. i also put in black beans and frozen corn. Add different veggies every time I make it. SUPER EASY this way.

Love the taste of this! I think I'll have the leftovers for breakfast tomorrow! I'll start my day off in an exciting way!

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but it has a texture my family just doesn't like.

I Loved this recipe, and it could be used as a main dish or side...here's how. I sauteed, several small sweet peppers along with a red onion, added the quinoa to toast it. After a few minutes a added a full cup of salsa (didn't have the Rotel), also didn't have the taco seasoning, but used 2tsp. of cumin...cook as directed. Once it was done, I topped with a large amount of fresh cilantro, and diced green onions. It's great as a side dish this way...if you want a main dish, add a protein (chicken and black beans or?), top with melted cheese, or add it all together in a burrito. It's also great with diced avocado/sour cream on top. Thanks so much for this recipe, I made a huge batch!

My wife and family loved it. If you wanna make this a meal you can sautee some shrimp put it on top when the quinoa is done then sprinkle it with cheese and bake at 350 for 15 min or until cheese is golden

Delish! Make sure to use low-sodium chicken broth or it will be too salty.

Too salty, cut back on taco seasoning possibly, would've been better otherwise

Loved this recipe! It was full of flavor and quite filling. It took a little more time for the quinoa to soak up the liquid but overall it worked really well.

I love making this quinoa recipe! I use the low sodium taco seasoning and low sodium chicken broth and it comes out wonderful- never too salty! I also add a large can of chunk chicken breast, drained, at the very end. I divide this up in small containers and freeze them. I pull one out in the morning, take it to work and warm for lunch. Makes a perfect protein-packed meal to keep me going all afternoon. Thanks for a great recipe!

So good! I added a can of black beans (rinsed and drained) and 1 cup of frozen corn. This is the first time I ever made quinoa, and I loved it! Great recipe that I'm sure I'll make again!

Loved it! First time I cooked quinoa, and I'm now a fan. This recipe really enhances the quinoa and as usual, I read reviews before making so that I can modify to make it even better!

Delicious, paired this with the spicy garlic like chicken and used it to make tacos on whole wheat wraps! Healthy and delicious.

I loved this recipe! So hearty and full of flavor. I will never use plain white rice again!

Easy recipe that's rich in protein, flavor and a much healthier alternative to white rice. Definitely a keeper :)

I made this recipe today with Isreali Couscous. It was delicious! This is a keeper recipe. I will surely use on the regular. The only thing I had to change was the liguid to couscous ratio which was located on the back of the box.

Pretty dense & spicier than I was expecting. After eating I was hungry again within an hour. I had added chicken to the meal as well, which I think really helped the dish. Update: I made this again adding quite a bit of cilantro paste, Italian tomatoes (basil included - which added another level of flavor & toned down the spice) & Latin red beans (Bush's) along with the southwest chicken I threw in last time. This created a heartier meal with a lot of flavor levels. I'll definitely be making this again soon!

This was great! The only thing I did differently was to add some black beans. I'll definitely be making this again!

It's awesome. Super easy and very tasty. I used half the packet of taco seasoning. Also, used organic low sodium chicken broth. Reduces the sodium content to a great extent. Overall it's a great recipe. Must try!

I absolutely LOVED the flavor. I followed another review and served it with sour cream and cheddar cheese. My husband even loved it. I used the "hot" rotel so I only used half a jalapeño. My only problem was that the quinoa didn't cook properly. It stayed kind of crunchy. This was my first time cooking quinoa so I'm sure it was my fault and not the recipe.

This is absolutely delicious!! It is a bit salty, so next time I'll look into a substitute for the taco seasoning. I baked two chicken breasts, shredded them and added them to the recipe when I added the chicken broth. I also used one fresh, large tomato rather than the can of tomatoes with chile peppers. I love it!

I made some alterations based on what I had on hand, but this is very good. Will make again. My changes, doubled the recipe for a one pot meal, sauted some chicken with the onions then added the quinoa, and only added 2 cups chicken stock (that's all I had), the rest water and instead of jalepenos I added can of green chilies. My family loved it and they aren't usually fond of quinoa.

Followed the recipe exactly with the exception I used canned diced tomatoes with out the chile peppers only because I didn't have any. Still came out great!

Good flavors but way too much liquid for 1 cup of quinoa. I would reduce the chicken stock to less than 1 1/2 cups. (Maybe different brands of quinoa differ in dryness.) know your quinoa and adjust accordingly. But keep in mind that the canned tomatoes add a lot of liquid.

This was delicious. Added half pound browned ground turkey to mixture after it was done cooking. Then i added mixture to green peppers and baked at 325 for 15 minutes.

This looked good, but this was what I had on hand (& I'm a bit of a lazy cook): quinoa, salsa, taco seasoning, melted cheese topped with favorite toppings (sour cream/ranch, guacamole, etc). Fast, yummy, filling. Thanks for a great inspiration recipe.

I love this recipe! I made a few adjustments and updated it on my blog. We make this a lot! http://canyousaymomma.wordpress.com/2014/05/03/dinner-on-a-dime-mexican-quinoa-with-green-beans/

Tried this last night added the black beans as some other reviews have we loved this.... definitely made our favorites list

This recipe is simply amazing. I served it with turkey taco meat and corn tortillas. My entire family enjoyed it. A must have from here on out! Thank you so much for sharing!

A lot like Mexican Rice. A fantastic healthy alternative.

Awesome! Made it first time as is and loved it. This time added chicken and corn and just as good. Great recipe!

I made this last night for a lot of service industry professionals. It was perfection! We're all rice lovers and didn't miss it at all! Will definitely be adding this recipe to the rotation!

Yum! Quinoa is out of my families comfort zone because I have only made it once (and that was a big fail). I followed the directions this time and it came out delish! I had homemade chicken stock and taco seasoning mix since we have to eat low sodium. I added garbanzo beans the last 5 minutes and fresh spinach after taking it off the burner. Total healthy meal! Hubbie had to add cheese to the top of his and he ate it with tortilla chips, but he two bowls! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!

I love this recipe! I made a few adjustments and updated it on my blog. We make this a lot! http://canyousaymomma.wordpress.com/2014/05/03/dinner-on-a-dime-mexican-quinoa-with-green-beans/

This was so delish! I had no Rotel on hand so I made my own.. with fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies, but everything else I had.

I used triple the amount of quinoa and the same amount of jalapeño and onion because I don't like spicy food. Amazing

I wanted to try out something different. I didn't have a green pepper so I used broccoli instead and it was great!

I left out the garlic due to an allergy and I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. I wish I had cut down on the jalapeno because this was too spicy for my taste. It was good though and I'l make it again. I'll probably follow the advice of other reviewers and add a can of beans when I do.

Fabulous!

Delicious recipe. First time cooking with jalapeño. Next time I will add only half as it was a bit too spicy for me. Otherwise look forward to making this again!

My whole family liked it so that is a 5-star in my book. I used 2 jalepenos and added some ground cumin- it was delish!

Simple recipe. I used my own taco seasoning about 1 1/2 tablespoons, and used plain diced tomatoes. Worked out well. However, not exactly sure cooking quoina in the skillet without some liquid is a good idea; creates a potential to burn and I had to manage it more closely than I prefer. Overall, don't be afraid to experiment with a basic recipe like this one.

easy to do and delicious !11

Great recipe! I made it according to the directions except I did add a can of drained black beans. We garnished it with green onions, cheese, and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Will be making this again. Thanks

Yum! Love one skillet healthy meals. It is easy, full of flavor and packed with protein. Perfect meal after my workouts. Thanks!

Very yummy. If you don’t like hot, leave out the jalapeño and spice it up with chili powder if needed. I loved it hot and cold. I served it to my Bunco group and they loved it. I had a little left over so I heated it in the microwave and put a fried egg on top. Very good!!

Amazing

Very good! I added 94%lean ground beef and black beans! I also used 2 jalapeños because I like it spicy! I would make this again!!

Yummy as is, but we also like to add a can of black beans, sweet corn and top it with an over easy egg! Delicious and quick dinner.

Loved it!!!!!!

So good! I added black beans and used low sodium vegetable broth to make it vegetarian. Made a burrito with it. Definitely will make again!

I made this last night for dinner and really enjoyed it. It's very similar to a Mexican rice dish that I made, but was better because quinoa is better for you and more filling than rice. I basically followed the exact recipe, using 2c of quinoa and 3c of broth, rather than the stated amounts. Otherwise I kept everything the same, including only using one can of tomatoes with chilies because I felt that there was already too much liquid in the pot, and it worked out just fine. It took a little longer to cook than 15-20min, but I assume that's because I used more quinoa and broth. This is not something that you want to let sit, make sure to give it a stir every few minutes so it doesn't stick to the bottom of your pan. I served this as a side dish with a ground turkey and veg tostada. For an extra treat, top the quinoa with cilantro, a sprinkle of cheese, and some sour cream. Yum!

Great recipe! I used tri-color quinoa, chilled it once done and added pinto beans.

Love this recipe! The flavor is perfect. And if one vital dummy-proof instruction were included, I'd give it 5 stars. Be sure to COVER while it simmers, otherwise the liquid will absorb faster than the quinoa will be prepared. This will lead to a hard texture. My daughter won this argument as to why she didn't cover the pot.

Added corn and blackbeans and it was a hit!!

This was great! I made it as a side with tacos, and we all liked it. The only change I made was omitting the jalapeno pepper, because my kids would find it too spicy. Nice and healthier break from traditional Mexican or Spanish rice.

I also added black beans at the end. Delicious!

Fantastic :) Made it exactly as directed, will be making this again for sure

Great recipe!!! I made this with fire roasted tomatoes, and homemade taco seasoning from this site. I find it spicy enough without chiles. Also a splash of lime juice and a little lime zest really compliment this side dish well. I will never have Mexican rice again this is so much better!

This is very similar to the Mexican rice recipe I use. I did not use taco seasoning, but added some garlic salt and ground cumin to the onion and quinoa mixture. Good side dish with rotisserie chicken. I'm learning to eat gluten free, so looking for recipes that use other grains. This is a keeper.

Yummy. Kids loved it! Used canned crushed tomatoes instead of diced (it's what I had) Definitely make again

Very good! Make sure not to add too much jalapeño.. It overpowers the other tastes.

This was really good, but very salty....even using low sodium chicken broth and taco seasoning mix. Next time I will use half the packet of taco seasoning mix. Also, it took at least 45 minutes to absorb the water.

Easy recipe and so flavourful! I opted to use a home made taco seasoning rather than a packet. Will definitely make this again.

I absolutely loved the taste of this! It goes very well as a side to other Mexican food.

Delicious!!! I did too many substitutions to mention but it you have the base ingredients-quinoa, onion, taco mix and garlic - whatever you add will taste awesome.

Used some dried cilantro because I didn’t have fresh and used some fresh flat leaf parsley. Used regular diced tomatoes because I had fresh certain peppers from the garden. Was spicy!!! We liked it

I added some diced grilled chicken and sliced black olives to make it more of a main dish. I thought using a whole packet of seasoning along with the peppers in the tomatoes had it a touch too spicy for me so I then added a dollop of sour cream to my serving and that made it pretty good. So with some minor modifications thought it was good but not breathtaking.

I followed the recipe to the tee other than I don’t use packaged taco seasoning (I make the Taco Seasoning 1 recipe on this site in bulk; cheaper, convenient and I can control salt.) This recipe is super tasty and a great alternative to rice. It’s a staple now.

Great tasting and texture. Cut way back on taco seasoning but everything else I did exactly as recipe was written. I plan on adding chicken next time and using as a main dish.

Very good! I used small sweet peppers instead of jalapenos. I also added chopped mushrooms with the onion. I added a can of black beans (rinsed) and a two small cans of chicken (drained) with the tomatoes and broth. It took a little longer to cook, but it turned out good. First time to cook with quinoa.

I added more chicken broth since I included a can of black beans and shredded chicken. I also used HOT rotel to give it a kick. It was a hit. I'll be making it again.

This recipe was great! Because of the amount of liquid in this recipe I used 1 1/2c of Quinoa. It was perfect! I would definitely make it again!

Made this dish, but without the cilantro, and it was kinda dry.

This was a pretty tasty side dish to quesadillas, and came together quickly.

I was looking for something good and this was it. I used my own stewed tomatoes. I followed the rest of the recipe. Browned some ground meat. I put spinach on the bottom, topped with meat and a little cheese then put on the quinoa with extra cilantro and a yogurt salsa. It wAs really delicious!

Deliciosa aún si es sin caldo de pollo!

This was so good! I added lack beans and corn and tossed in some cooked chicken. Great flavor!

It’s mushy. the liquid is too much.

We loved it. It was super simple to throw together. We did replace the olive oil for avocado oil, chicken broth for beef and we didn't have any rotel so we just used two fresh roma tomatoes. But either way, I would imagine it would be delicious.

Okay... I made mine in my rice cooker. Sauteed the onion and Quinoa for five minutes, added the garlic and jalepeno for 2 minutes. Then added the liquid and tomatoes and taco mix (I used Penzey's). It did take about 2 cook times in the rice cooker, but it turned out very good!!! Serving it with a pork loin roast tonight, but adding some grilled chicken or even steak would be delicious!!! Got to give this one a try!!!

i'll admit, im not a quinoa fan. it just doesnt do it for me. but i will say, i loved this recipe! i made it almost exactly as written but did not have any chicken broth so i just used water. throw on some chicken and avocado and youve got an easy meal!

We followed this recipe closely, except we only had regular chicken bouillon, and we elected not to add a fresh jalapeño because of a couple sensitive palates in our house. Other than that, we followed the recipe to a tee. There’s so nice way to say it, so I’ll just say it: this is just flat-out inedible. It is extremely salty, and I doubt that’s only because of the chicken stock substitution. Also, a whole packet of taco seasoning proved to be probably 3-4 times more seasoning than would be reasonable. (Are there different sizes of taco seasoning packets, by the way?) Maybe it’s because of the taco seasoning we used (see picture), which I only chose because it had ingredients I could pronounce (unlike the typical brands like Ortega). Whatever the reason, this was just gross. I gave it two stars instead of one because I didn’t follow the recipe 100% exactly and didn’t choose a typical American taco seasoning, so you get one star’s worth of benefit of the doubt.

I halved the recipe and then I added too much taco seasoning. Oops! It was just real spicy. I will make it again and add less spice. It tasted good and was a good side to salsa chicken.

This is a very flavorful recipe. It is easy to put together and my entire family loved it. It was a great pairing to a cilantro lime shrimp recipe. Will be making this again.

This is a super tasty and filling dish. It took a while to reduce the liquid so next time I may cut out 1/2 cup of the broth. Added diced chicken to it and it was great!

My husband loved this! He asked if we could have it again the next day. It took a lot longer to absorb all the liquid, like 40 minutes, not 15-20 like the directions say. Didn't have any jalepenos on hand so i added some cayenne pepper to give it heat.

giving it 4 just because this would have been way too salty with a whole taco seasoning packet...I used a 1/2 packet. but the flavor of this dish was really great and it was super easy to make.

Fantastic! I added some kidney beans, red bell pepper and roasted vegies and topped it w just a bit of sour cream. My husband who claimed he didnt like quinoa has just had 2 helpings. Oh, also used 1 C. vegie broth w 1 C water in place of Chicken broth.

This was amazeballs! I even ate the leftovers....twice!

I left out the garlic due to an allergy and I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned. I wish I had cut down on the jalapeno because this was too spicy for my taste. It was good though and I'l make it again. I'll probably follow the advice of other reviewers and add a can of beans when I do.

This is a great start... I added mushrooms, chili beans, corn and olives - then melted some cheese in just before serving. I also added a can of tomato paste and some water since I omitted the chicken broth - because that's my preference. I'm looking forward to experimenting with the base recipe for lots of future meals!

So great! Made it tons of times. The kids weren’t so sure they would like it because it looked different than what they usually eat. It’s their favorite dish. It’s the ONLY dish this family of 6 can agree on.

I though I wouldn't like this because of the jalapeno but I followed the recipe and I love this very much....it was very miled I cleaned my jalapeno with a spoon and go all the rib and seed out.....Thanks and Happy Cooking!

Turned out great, will definitely make it again.

I prepared dish according to instructions, with the exception of using "no salt added" chicken broth and I used more broth to cook the quinoa longer in order to get it to the consistency I like. Absolutely a keeper and I agree with other reviews that grilled shrimp would be a nice addition to this dish to take it from a side dish to an entree. The cilantro took it from good to great.

I have been looking for new ways to serve quinoa. My family loves taco night and this makes a perfect side dish! Tastes great! My kids who were suspicious of a new food, tried it, and 2 out of 3 really enjoyed it.

Absolutely delicious! Pleasantly surprised at how much like rice this way. So yummy.

Great recipe! first quinoa recipe I’ve made and loved it. Packed full of flavour, tastes like tacos but is healthier! One pan cook with tinned of left overs. If your on the fence and looking through the comments for encouragement, here it is, make it, it’s yummy.

I loved this recipe. I'm new to quinoa, so I've been trying different recipes using it. This is my favorite so far. I made this dish with only one change; I left out the jalapena papper.