How to Make Quinoa with Chipotle-Lime Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa has quickly gained popularity as a versatile and nutritious grain, packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. It has a nutty flavor and a light, fluffy texture, making it the perfect base for a wide variety of dishes. One such dish is Quinoa with Chipotle-Lime Dressing, a flavorful and refreshing salad that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

This dish combines the earthy and slightly nutty taste of quinoa with the smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors of a chipotle-lim...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup firmly packed chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, sauce reserved
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir quinoa into onion; saute until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour broth into quinoa mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir black beans, tomato, bell pepper, and avocado together in a bowl.
  • Blend cilantro, lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon reserved adobo sauce, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a blender until dressing is smooth.
  • Pour dressing over black bean mixture; add quinoa and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    341 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 475mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 749mg