One Pot Mexican Spiced Vegetable Quinoa
One pot Mexican spiced vegetable quinoa is loaded with bold flavors and healthy ingredients. Protein, fiber, and vegetables in each delicious spoonful.This recipe makes for extra servings, so you can feed a crowd or have leftovers for the next day. I added some to my breakfast scramble the next morning, and it was so good!
So many gorgeous vegetables in one pan! As they simmer and cook down, they just melt in your mouth. I’ve added bell peppers, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and jalapenos for a bit of heat. Black beans add extra protein and fiber to the quinoa to make it a complete meal. Quinoa is a unique super grain that is a complete source of protein, providing a whopping 8 grams in one cup!
This one pot Mexican spiced vegetable quinoa is loaded with healthy ingredients. Each bite gets you a mix of protein, fiber, and vegetables. A rainbow in a bowl means a nutritional boost, so you feel good on the inside and out. This quinoa recipe requires minimal effort and provides tons of flavor. Just what you need after a long day!
ONE POT MEXICAN SPICED VEGETABLE QUINOA
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
One pot Mexican spiced vegetable quinoa is loaded with bold flavors and healthy ingredients. Protein, fiber, and vegetables in each delicious spoonful.
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil , (15ml)
2 cloves garlic , minced
1/4 cup red onion , (38g) diced, ¼ inch dice
1 1/2 cups quinoa , (291g) uncooked, rinsed with cold water and drained
1 jalapeño , minced
1 cup bell pepper , (175g) ¼ inch dice, red or green
1 cup zucchini , (146g) ¼ inch dice
1 cup black beans , (162g) canned, drained and rinsed
14 1/2 ounces tomatoes , diced (1 can with juice)
1 cup corn kernels , (156g) fresh or frozen
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups broth , (600ml) vegetable or chicken
2 tablespoons green onions , (2g) thinly sliced
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INSTRUCTIONS
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