How to Make Super Easy Southwest-Style Quinoa (Cooked in Rice Cooker) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a quick and healthy meal that's bursting with flavor? This Super Easy Southwest-Style Quinoa cooked in a rice cooker is just the dish you've been searching for. Packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of vegetables, this recipe is a nutritious and satisfying option for a busy weeknight dinner. And the best part? It's so simple to make, even cooking novices can whip it up with ease.

Quinoa is a versatile grain that has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
  • 1 (12 ounce) box quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 cups

  • Mix black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, quinoa, water, and taco seasoning together in a rice cooker.
  • Cook quinoa mixture on the "brown rice" setting, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 813mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 511mg