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

If you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal that packs a punch of flavor, then this One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa is the perfect recipe for you. This dish is loaded with protein-packed quinoa, black beans, corn, and a variety of Mexican spices, making it a satisfying and flavorful option for any dinner table.

Not only is this One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa incredibly tasty, but it's also a breeze to make. With just one skillet and a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup yellow corn
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté jalapeño pepper and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir black beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into the skillet. Season with pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Add avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until combined.
  • Nutrition

    450 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 1099mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1021mg