A vibrant and nutritious Mexican-inspired quinoa dish packed with flavors and essential nutrients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a side dish.
A vibrant and nutritious Mexican-inspired quinoa dish packed with flavors and essential nutrients. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn until well combined.
- Add cooked quinoa, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Stir to blend all ingredients.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat, mix in lime juice, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg
Y’all gotta try this! I added some jalapeños for extra heat. Soooo good! 🌶️
This recipe is amazing! So easy to make and packed with flavor. My family loved it!
I mixed it up a bit and used chicken broth instead of veggie. Not sure if that’s like cheating but it was delish! 😂
I don’t know about using quinoa… Can I just use rice instead? 🤔
You can use rice, but quinoa is way healthier! Why not give it a try? 😊
I don’t know why everyone raves about quinoa. It’s just tasteless beads with a crunch. Not for me.
This was such a refreshing dish! Perfectly balanced flavors! Will definitely make again.
Totally agree! I love how healthy and flavorful it is. Have you tried adding avocado? It takes it to the next level!
Sounds great, but isn’t quinoa kinda bland? How do you make it taste good?
So healthy and easy. Makes me feel like I’m eating superfoods! 🥗
Why is this healthy? It’s just beans and rice? I don’t get it.
Hmm, I dunno. Sounds bland. Just a bunch of beans and rice. I like my food spicy!
Actually, beans and rice are a complete protein, especially when combined with quinoa. Plus, all those veggies are packed with nutrients! So, it’s not just beans and rice.
Can I use chicken broth instead? I don’t have veg brot. Pls respond!
Real Mexican food has meat in it. This is not authentic, just sayin.
It’s good, but maybe add more spices next time? Felt a bit bland!
Loved it! Even my kids ate it which is a miracle! Thanks for sharing!
Not what I expected. It was kinda bland. Needs more seasoning!
I made this for dinner and it was gone in minutes! My kids gobbled it up! ❤️
Sounds nice, but my kids don’t like quinoa. Maybe they will eat it if I add cheese?
This looks so good! I’m definitely trying it for my picky eaters. Thanks for sharing!
Easy to make! I added jalapeños for a kick. Yummy! 😊
This was so good! Super easy to make and my family loved it. Definitely making it again!
This recipe is a game changer! I’ve never liked quinoa before, but this is just amazing. Can’t wait to serve it at our family dinner!
I accidentally used brown rice instead and it turned out terrible. My bad.
I don’t know about this recipe. Quinoa tastes funny to me. Maybe it’s just me?
Great dish! I added some avocado on top, made it even better! Yum!
Meh. I prefer my tacos over this quinoa stuff.