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Jalapeno and Corn Quinoa

Jalapeno and Corn Quinoa that is made in under 30 minutes, it makes a healthy side dish or lunch that is loaded with flavour.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 11/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, mix together the quinoa, chicken broth, cumin, salt, cocoa powder and frozen corn.
  • Bring the quinoa to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and mix in the jalapeno peppers.