One-Pan Mexican Quinoa
A vibrant and wholesome one-pan meal featuring fluffy quinoa cooked with black beans, tomatoes, corn, and jalapeño, seasoned with cumin and garlic, and finished with fresh avocado and lime. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
1 cup quinoa
1 cup water or vegetable broth
1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15-ounce) chopped tomatoes
1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or roasted)
1 jalapeño, sliced (adjust to taste)
Pinch of salt, to taste
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cumin, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add quinoa and toast 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in water or broth, tomatoes with juice, black beans, corn, jalapeño, and salt. Stir.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked and liquid absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and top with avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
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