cooked quinoa

How to make quinoa in two simple steps! Quinoa is great for making healthy quinoa bowls, breakfast recipes and more.

How to Cook Quinoa

white quinoa

water

Add your quinoa and water to a small saucepan. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to simmer, cover and allow the quinoa to cook for 15 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Allow to cool completely before storing for later!

Cuban style mojo chicken quinoa bowls are hearty and filling. It starts with marinated and seared chicken followed by homemade black beans and a quick mango salsa! This ones BOLD on the flavah!

Cuban Mojo Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Mango Salsa and Black Beans

¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken (cut into 1 ½ inch pieces)

olive oil, divided

garlic, pressed

orange juice + 1 tablespoon orange zest

lime juice

lemon juice

cumin

cilantro

cayenne (more/less to taste)

oregano (1 tsp fresh)

mangoes, diced

habanero chili,

red onions, finely chopped

lime juice AND chopped cilantro

cuban black beans + cooked rice lime wedges

chicken: combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, orange...

chicken: combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin, cilantro, cayenne, and oregano in a bowl. Add ¾ teaspoons of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper and stir. Add the chicken and allow it to marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.

Mango salsa: while the chicken is marinating, prepare...

Mango salsa: while the chicken is marinating, prepare the salsa. Combine the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir. If the mangoes aren't super sweet, you can drizzle a little honey in to amp up the flavor. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium high heat....

Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium high heat. When the skillet it hot, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Drain the chicken from the marinade and add ⅓ of the chicken to the skillet and let cook for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is caramelized on the outside and cooked all the way through. Remove to a plate. Add additional oil if needed. Repeat with the remaining chicken.

Assemble: Place the quinoa or white rice in the...

Assemble: Place the quinoa or white rice in the bowls. Top with desired amount of mango salsa, black beans, and cooked chicken. Drizzle with lime juice and top with chopped cilantro if desired, serve immediately.

How to Make Quinoa Bowls

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To assemble your bowls, follow this 'loose' formula. Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa into each bowl. Top with your desired veggies of choice, protein, and healthy fat (avocado, nuts, seeds, etc.), and then finish with a dressing!

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