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Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa & Rice

URL: https://wendypolisi.com/slow-cooker-mexican-quinoa-rice/

Ingredients

The base

  • 1 cup quick cooking brown rice
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

The flavorings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

The liquid

  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. 1. Spray the slow cooker with vegetable spray.
  2. 2. Add the rice, quinoa, olive oil, salt, and chili powder to the slow cooker.
  3. 3. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer.
  4. 4. Whisk in the tomato paste and garlic, then pour over the quinoa and rice in the slow cooker.
  5. 5. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
  6. 6. Remove the lid and place a clean towel over the slow cooker, then replace the lid and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
147
Total fat
3g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
4g
Sodium
655mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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