Quinoa Chorizo

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons annatto paste (achiote)
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 dried chipotle chile pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cover quinoa with vegetable broth in an oven-proof saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan with aluminum foil.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until quinoa is dry and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Keep covered.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour in vegetable oil. Cook and stir onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, annatto paste, vinegar, paprika, oregano, cumin, and chipotle pepper. Cook until mixture is thick and stew-like, 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Toss the mixture with the baked quinoa. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.3g 35% DV
Total Fat 32.8g 42% DV
Carbs 85.1g 31% DV
Fiber 31.2g 100% DV
Sugar 17.9g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10242.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1973.8mg 42% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1214.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 18.1mg 20% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 732mg 56% DV
Iron 34.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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