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The Christmas left-overs are gone and the New Year's goodies have been banished. We are jumping back into our clean meal routine. But cold weather does call for something warm and creamy occasionally. This is a healthier version of a favorite comfort food that won't bust the calorie bank. And who doesn't love a one pot dinner?!
1 cup of veggie chop
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup black beans
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp chipotle Mrs Dash, or more
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup egg whites
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or 1Tbsp dried or frozen
1 tsp lime juice
What you'll do:
Saute the veggie chop in a large heavy pot sprayed with cooking spray. Add in black beans, corn, and rinsed quinoa and continue to cook and stir until quinoa browns up a bit. Add in broth and seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in cheese and egg whites, and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to small baking dish and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro and lime juice just before serving. This quinoa and veggie dish can be a complete meal on it's own or a great side. Makes about 6 servings.
Nutritional Info: 1 serving about: 196 calories, 9.5 g protein, 25.8 g carbs, 6.6 g fat