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One-Pan Mexican Quinoa: A Vibrant Meal You’ll Love

One-Pan Mexican Quinoa is a healthy, delicious, and easy dish that brings vibrant flavors and nutrition to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced or garlic powder
  • 1 whole Jalapeño, minced or bell pepper
  • 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked or couscous or brown rice
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or water or chicken broth
For the Protein
  • 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed or pinto beans or chickpeas
For Flavoring
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes or fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels frozen/canned/roasted or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin or coriander
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
For the Fresh Touch
  • 1 whole Avocado, diced omit for lighter dish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves, chopped or chopped parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for One-Pan Mexican Quinoa
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 minced jalapeño, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in 1 cup of uncooked quinoa, 1 cup of vegetable broth, 1 can of drained black beans, and 1 can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes. Add 1 cup of corn, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and ½ teaspoon of cumin, followed by kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce the heat to a simmer, cooking for about 20 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
  4. Remove from heat and fold in 1 diced avocado, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of cilantro. Stir gently.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Customize with seasonal veggies and adjust spiciness as preferred.