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Southwestern Quinoa Scramble

This delicious southwestern quinoa scramble is a delicious and healthy dish that packs just a little heat.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 246kcal

Ingredients

  • 1- 15 oz. can black beans rinsed in cold water and drained
  • 1 cup red quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 3 scallions cut on a diagonal into ½" pieces both white and green
  • 2 large handfuls of baby spinach rinsed
  • ¼ cup feta cheese or vegan feta
  • 2 T. cilantro chives, and thyme, minced
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • ½ cup Heinz Chili Sauce
  • 2 t. Harissa or to taste

Instructions

  • Make Sauce: Combine the chili sauce with the Harissa and set aside.
  • Cook quinoa: Bring 2 cups water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to a slow simmer and cover. Cook about 10- 15 minutes or until all the water has evaporated. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.
  • In a wok or large saucepan, heat 2 T. olive oil. Saute peppers and scallions until they wilt slightly. Add quinoa, black beans and saute for one minute. Add corn, and spinach and saute for another minute or two. Add harissa sauce and saute until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped herbs. Transfer to serving dish and add crumbled feta cheese. Serve lukewarm.

Notes

Use vegan feta to make this recipe vegan.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 33.9mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3.3mg