One-Pot Mexican Quinoa

One-Pot Mexican Quinoa

Recipe Adapted From: SuperHealthyKids
One-Pot Mexican Quinoa makes for an easy weeknight dinner. This recipe is a one-pot meal and is ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tablespoons Oil Olive Oil or Canola Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Chopped
  • 1 cup Quinoa Uncooked
  • 1 cup Broth Chicken or vegetable
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed, drained
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14 ounces
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • teaspoon Salt
  • teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Avocado Peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 1 Lime
  • 4 teaspoons Cilantro

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Medium Saucepan with Lid

Instructions

  • Heat oil in the saucepan over medium heat, add garlic, stir frequently for about one minute.
  • Stir in the quinoa, broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, and spices.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked- about 20 minutes.
  • Mix in the cilantro and lime juice from 1 lime.
  • Top each serving with chopped avocado.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
One-Pot Mexican Quinoa
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
431
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
324
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
828
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
13
g
54
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
479
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
57
mg
6
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Avocado, Avocados, Black Beans, Broth, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder, Cilantro, Corn, Cumin, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Gluten Free, Lime, Lime Juice, One Pot, Quinoa, Vegetable Broth, Vegetarian