Description
One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines quinoa, black beans, and colorful veggies in a single skillet. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe brings the taste of Mexico right to your table. With its bold spices and fresh ingredients, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals or meal prep. Enjoy the comfort food experience without the hassle of multiple pots and pans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Stir in rinsed quinoa, cumin, and chili powder; toast briefly.
- Pour in vegetable broth, then add black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper. Combine thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until quinoa absorbs liquid.
- Fluff with a fork, squeeze lime juice over the top, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg