Description
Quick One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a vibrant and nutritious dish that comes together effortlessly in one pan. Bursting with flavors from fluffy quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, and zesty lime, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup fresh corn (or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper until softened.
- Add minced garlic along with cumin and chili powder; cook for another minute until aromatic.
- Stir in rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes.
- Once quinoa is fluffy, mix in black beans, corn, and lime juice; warm through.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg