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 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
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: 6 servings
- 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
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
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 724mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg