Description
Quick One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines fluffy quinoa with zesty lime, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, all cooked in one pan for effortless cleanup. This hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Enjoy a fiesta of tastes while nourishing your body with this quick and easy recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red, yellow, green)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped bell peppers and cherry tomatoes; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder to coat the vegetables.
- Add rinsed quinoa, black beans, corn, and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa absorbs the broth.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg