How To Make One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the chili powder and cumin, cooking for another minute.
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Add the quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and vegetable broth to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
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Fluff the quinoa with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Nutrition
- Calories : 352kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 418mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 64g
- Dietary Fiber : 12g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 12g
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