Southwest Quinoa Stew

Recipe by: Kate, our Senior Director of Programs
Here's an easy and delicious Daily Dozen inspired meal that uses some pantry staples.
4.43 from 26 votes
Course Main Course
Difficulty Moderate
Daily Dozen

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 4 cups salt-free vegetable broth or water
  • 1-2 tablespoons salt-free southwest/chili seasoning (or to taste)
  • 1 large or 2 small sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1.5 cups cooked bean (any kind)
  • 1 (BPA-free) can diced tomatoes or 1-2 fresh tomatoes, diced
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Dried or fresh cilantro, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil the quinoa in the broth and seasoning until it's almost cooked, covered (about 7 mins).
  • Add the diced sweet potatoes and simmer until they are cooked, covered (about 10 mins).
  • Add the tomatoes, corn, beans, black pepper and cilantro and cook until heated through.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Optional: Add any kind of greens at the end until wilted.
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