This light vegetarian Poblano-Lime Quinoa recipe makes a quick and versatile entrée or side dish. The easy recipe can be served either hot or cold and is both gluten-free and vegan too. Here the quinoa is being served cold as a salad.
Here the quinoa is being served cold as a salad.
Last night I had this quinoa warm with some spicy grilled shrimp on top for dinner. The combination was outstanding. Personally, I find it much easier to stay on track with healthy eating, when I keep things balanced and flavorful. The tangy lime, fresh chopped cilantro and smokey paprika & chili powder accents in this dish, varied greatly with the lasagna I had for lunch.
Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some lime zest or a dollop of sour cream.
Makes a great side dish for salsa chicken, baked cod or blackened chicken.
Poblano-Lime Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- ½ large sweet onion
- 1 large Poblano pepper
- 1 large clove of garlic minced
- 1 cup golden quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tbs fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup chopped fresh tomato
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the sweet onion and slice the Poblano pepper into strips.
- Put non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the onion, pepper, garlic and quinoa. Saute, until the onion and quinoa are starting to show a little browning.
- Pour in stock. Add lime juice, paprika and chili powder. Stir. Reduce heat to med-low and cover.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Take off burner and add cilantro and tomato to the hot quinoa.
- Stir, until evenly distributed,
- Serve warm or as a cold salad.
Colleen says
Looks pretty good I still haven't figure out how to cook Quinoa so it taste good LOL.
Robin Gagnon says
If you are getting a bitter taste at all, that is from saponin. It is a sap the plant coats the seeds in that should be fully washed off before you get it, but it isn't always the case. It actually isn't good for you.
Stefani says
I haven't tried quinoa yet, but it looks yummy!
HilLesha says
This looks really good!
Laura (Got Chocolate) says
I absolutely LOVE that your used Poblano peppers. I love their smokey flavor. So much tastier than green peppers, I think. Quinoa is tasty too. Great combo, Robin! 😀
Courtney says
Love the addition of lime! Quinoa is my favorite 🙂
Theresa says
Looks yummy! Love that you used lime.
Jenn @therebelchick says
I think that my husband would love this!
Sheri says
I've never even tried Quinoa (I know, I'm embarrassed) but this looks good.
Lolo says
That dish makes me want to give quinoa another try.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
Ive never even heard of several of those ingredients I swear reading blogs really does broaden my horizens
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
I love the versatility of quinoa
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh this sounds absolutely delicious!!
Maryann says
one of my favorite flavor combos, peppers and lime. truthfully almost anything and lime!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Love the flavors you used. This sounds scrumptious!
Penelope says
MMM, I love poblano peppers!
Mellisa says
I always love a recipe that can be served both hot and cold.
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
I love quinoa and lime!
Jenn says
I really like the flavor lime brings to dishes.
Shell Fruscione says
Thanks for the yummy looking recipe! I've been on the lookout for more quinoa recipes.
Donna says
I so love poblano peppers! Yummy!
Meghan @JaMonkey says
I've not tried Quinoa yet but everyone is talking about it. I need to jump on it.