Description
This One Pan Mexican Quinoa is a flavorful, easy-to-make vegetarian dish packed with protein and vibrant Mexican-inspired ingredients. Combining quinoa with black beans, corn, sautéed vegetables, and salsa, it’s a nutritious and colorful meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
Beans and Grains
- 1 15 oz can of black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (canned, frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup vegetable stock
Garnish
- Cilantro to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, red pepper, and jalapeno pepper, then sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Beans and Corn: Stir in the drained black beans, corn kernels, chili powder, and salt. Continue to sauté the mixture for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Cook Quinoa: Add the uncooked quinoa, salsa, and vegetable stock to the pan. Mix everything thoroughly and bring the mixture to a boil for about one minute. Then, cover the pan and reduce the heat to low to let it simmer gently for 15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked through and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff the Quinoa: Once cooked, remove the pan from heat and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork to separate the grains and mix the ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, serve warm, and enjoy your delicious and nutritious one-pan Mexican quinoa!
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable stock with water or chicken stock for different flavors.
- Adjust the chili powder and jalapeno quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh or frozen corn kernels if canned is not available.
- For added protein, consider topping with avocado slices or a dollop of sour cream.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican quinoa, one pan meal, vegetarian quinoa recipe, easy quinoa dinner, healthy quinoa recipe, black bean quinoa, Mexican inspired
