One Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe

close up image of a white bowl of Mexican quinoa topped with cilantro, lime wedges, and jalapenos

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One Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe

This One Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe comes together in minutes for a filling and nutritious plant-based side dish everyone is guaranteed to love! Serve it with all your favorite entrees for a complete meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: dinner, lunch, Meals

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy one pot meal, non dairy quinoa, one pot meal, quick recipe, vegan quinoa recipe, vegan recipe

Servings: servings

Equipment

1 (12 inch) Skillet

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white quinoa rinsed and drained
3 Tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
1/2 cup red onion
1/4 cup red chili peppers optional
1/4 cup green pepper
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilis, such as Rotel
4 cloves garlic
lemon juice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium broth
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
Optional garnish: cilantro, avocado, green onions, red pepper, and sour cream

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Instructions

Heat a 12-inch skillet (be sure it has a lid) or large pot over medium-high heat. Add quinoa and taco seasoning.
1 1/2 cups white quinoa, 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
Add the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
1/2 cup red onion, 1/4 cup red chili peppers, 1/4 cup green pepper, 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilis, such as Rotel, 4 cloves garlic, lemon juice, 1 1/2 cups low-sodium broth, Kosher salt to taste, Black pepper to taste, 1 (15 ounce) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
Bring to a boil. Then, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 16-18 minutes or utnil the liquid has been absorbed.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado, green onion and sour cream, if desired.
Optional garnish: cilantro, avocado, green onions, red pepper, and sour cream

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