Description
Quick One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines fluffy quinoa, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and zesty tomatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the hassle of extensive cleanup. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it a satisfying option for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the diced bell peppers and corn; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the rinsed quinoa, black beans, and diced tomatoes until well combined.
- Sprinkle cumin and chili powder over the mixture. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low for about 20 minutes or until quinoa absorbs all the liquid.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot, optionally garnished with avocado slices or fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg