Low Fat Quinoa with Corn

Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant Low Fat Quinoa with Corn recipe, a quick and wholesome dish brimming with fresh flavors. Perfectly cooked quinoa forms the nutty base, complemented by the sweetness of canned corn and the crunch of red bell pepper. Bright green onions, a zesty hint of lime juice, and aromatic cilantro add layers of freshness, while ground cumin ties everything together with its warm, earthy notes. With just a teaspoon of olive oil, this dish is delightfully low in fat yet packed with nutrition. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a light main course or a flavorful side dish. Serve it warm or chilled for a wholesome meal that's as satisfying as it is healthy! Keywords: low fat quinoa recipe, quinoa with corn, healthy quinoa salad, quick and easy quinoa dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup canned corn, drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Step 4

While the quinoa cooks, drain the canned corn and set it aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, lime juice, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Step 6

Gently stir the ingredients together until they are well mixed.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve warm or chilled as desired. It's a great low-fat dish whether served as a light main dish or as a nutritious side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1223.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	977.3

Total Fat 29.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2644.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.2g
Protein 33.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135.3mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1229.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.1%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 60.7%