Green Chile Veggie Quinoa
Cuisine: Southwest
Author: Anita Edge
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Flavorful combination of quinoa and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 14 oz can vegetable broth + 2 oz water (2 cups total)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp diced hot green chiles
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus, cooked
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup peeled, chopped cucumber
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • chopped avocado for garnish
Instructions
  1. Bring quinoa and 2 cups vegetable broth + water to boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer till quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit to let cool and absorb all liquid.
  2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Blend in green chiles.
  3. Pour dressing over quinoa and blend thoroughly. Stir in vegetables and add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate. Garnish with avocado and serve.
Recipe by Denver Green Chili at https://denvergreenchili.com/recipes/sides/vegetables/green-chile-veggie-quinoa/