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mexican quinoa

This vibrant and nutritious Mexican Quinoa dish is packed with flavors and can serve as a main course or a side dish. It's a perfect option for meal prep and is vegetarian and gluten-free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 measuring cups
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper any color diced
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 avocado diced for topping
  • fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water thoroughly. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bell pepper is soft.
  • Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juices), cumin, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
  • Add the cooked quinoa to the skillet and mix well to combine all the ingredients. Let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the quinoa mixture hot, topped with diced avocado and fresh cilantro. Provide lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty flavor.

Notes

You can adjust the spice levels by adding more chili powder or incorporating diced jalapeños.
For additional protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it great for meal prep.