Sugar-Free Quinoa with Corn
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and healthy recipe for Sugar-Free Quinoa with Corn—a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors! Packed with protein-rich quinoa, sweet bursts of fresh corn, and the colorful crunch of red bell peppers, this dish is a celebration of clean eating. Enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil, fragrant cilantro, tangy lime juice, and the gentle spice of black pepper, this light yet satisfying recipe is gluten-free, sugar-free, and ready in just 30 minutes. Ideal as a warm main course or served at room temperature as a zesty side dish, it’s a versatile addition to your healthy recipe collection. Perfect for meal prep, it boasts nutrient-dense goodness that will keep you fueled and refreshed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve to remove its natural coating, which can make it taste bitter.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook quinoa for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced red bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until the pepper is tender.
Stir in the fresh corn kernels and sliced green onions, and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the corn is cooked but still crisp.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetables.
Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, mixing well.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a nutritious and delicious dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2421 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1026 mg | 22% | |
*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.
