One Pan Mexican Quinoa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Vegetarian
One Pan Mexican Quinoa
Description
This recipe begins with sautéing garlic and jalapeño in olive oil to release aromatics. Quinoa, vegetable broth, black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and corn are added, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. The mixture simmers covered until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the broth, which takes about 20 minutes. Adding avocado, lime juice, and chopped cilantro at the end freshens the dish, balancing the warm spices and hearty legumes.
The result is a filling dish featuring the nuttiness of quinoa with a spicy, tangy, and slightly creamy finish from avocado and lime juice. The black beans and corn contribute hearty texture and natural sweetness, making it a nourishing vegetarian bowl.
This dish is suitable for lunch, dinner, or as a versatile side. Fresh herbs and lime brighten the flavors, making it a wholesome and satisfying one-pan meal that requires minimal clean-up.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño minced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes fire-roasted
- 1 cup corn kernels frozen, canned or roasted
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 avocado halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe was adapted from Cook Like a Champion.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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