Description
Quick One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the festive flavors of Mexico to your table. This easy one-pan recipe features fluffy quinoa, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and colorful bell peppers, all perfectly seasoned with zesty spices. Ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this customizable meal is not only satisfying but also packed with plant-based protein and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, red and yellow)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté diced onions and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and corn, cooking until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add rinsed quinoa to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.
- Pour in vegetable broth and sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, drizzle fresh lime juice over the dish, fluff with a fork, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg