One Pan Mexican Quinoa
Bursting with flavor, this One Pan Mexican Quinoa recipe makes a perfect side dish for any Mexican fiesta.
Servings: 4
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup quinoa
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ cup corn
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- ½ red onion chopped
- 1 cup broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp granulated garlic
- ½ tsp pepper
- ⅕ tsp coriander
- ⅕ tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- avocado for serving
- parsley for serving
- sliced lime for serving
Instructions
- Chop the bell pepper and red onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and pepper and cook for five minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa, corn, and tomatoes and turn to low heat.
- Slowly stir in the broth and add the salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Make sure that the liquid does not boil off and if needed, add additional broth or water.
- Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork. It should be soft and fluffy when fully cooked.
- Garnish with slices of fresh avocado, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1355IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg