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One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa

One-Skillet Mexican Quinoa

Cost $12, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 25 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 🍅 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
    • 🌽 1 cup yellow corn
    • 🥑 1 medium avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
    • 🍋 1 medium lime, juiced
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • Grains

    • 1 cup quinoa

  • Liquids

    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🧂 kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté jalapeño pepper and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2

Stir black beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into the skillet. Season with pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

3

Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes.

4

Add avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until combined.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

450

Calories

  • 17
    Protein
  • 67
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 Add extra lime juice for a tangy flavor boost.Use vegetable broth to make it fully vegan.Perfect for meal prep - refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.