How to Make One-Pan Mexican Quinoa - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love Mexican flavors and are looking for a quick and easy one-pan meal, then this One-Pan Mexican Quinoa is the perfect recipe for you. It’s a delicious and healthy dish that’s packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of nutrients. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.

This recipe is a great way to incorporate quinoa into your diet, as it’s a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Quinoa is a comple...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ lime, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno peppers and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan. Stir black beans, tomatoes, quinoa, corn, and salt into the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until the liquid is fully absorbed into the quinoa, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fluff quinoa with a fork. Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 638mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 553mg