Mexican Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as Rotel)
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa and onion in the hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper to quinoa mixture and cook until garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 or 2 more minutes.

Mix undrained can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, taco seasoning mix, and chicken broth into quinoa mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.