This dish is one of my all time favorite dishes. The quinoa and beans provides a great source of protein and fiber so you never even notice this is a vegetarian dish.

One Pan Mexican Quinoa

This light and refreshing dish is easy to make and taste amazing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 each jalapeno minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn kernals frozen, canned or roasted
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 each juice from lime
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, line juice and cilantro.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Taste great as leftovers on a salad, or freeze for later.
Keyword Mexican, one pan, quinoa, vegetarian