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Slow Cooker Chorizo and Quinoa
Tasty and hearty, this dish is a breeze to prepare and turns out perfectly every time!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
6
hours
hrs
Total Time
6
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
6
Calories:
535
kcal
Author:
Kristin
Ingredients
▢
16
ounces
chorizo
(cut into bite-size pieces)
▢
1 ⅓
cups
quinoa
(rinsed if necessary (I used tri-color, pre-rinsed quinoa))
▢
3
cups
chicken broth
▢
1
cup
chopped onion
(frozen is fine)
▢
14.5
ounces
diced tomatoes
(1 can)
▢
2
cups
fresh spinach
▢
¼
cup
Parmesan cheese
▢
2
tablespoons
minced garlic
▢
1
tablespoon
dried basil
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
16 ounces chorizo,
1 ⅓ cups quinoa,
3 cups chicken broth,
1 cup chopped onion,
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes,
2 cups fresh spinach,
¼ cup Parmesan cheese,
2 tablespoons minced garlic,
1 tablespoon dried basil
Cook on low 5-6 hours.
Nutrition
Calories:
535
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
33
g
|
Protein:
26
g
|
Fat:
32
g
|
Saturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
69
mg
|
Sodium:
1449
mg
|
Potassium:
859
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
1050
IU
|
Vitamin C:
20.2
mg
|
Calcium:
137
mg
|
Iron:
4.8
mg