Mexican Quinoa Fiesta in One Pan!

This Mexican quinoa dish is one of those one-skillet recipes that’s perfect for feeding a large family. And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1tablespoonolive oil
1mediumjalapeño pepper, chopped
2clovesgarlic, chopped
1(15 ounce) canblack beans, rinsed and drained
1(14.5 ounce) canfire-roasted diced tomatoes
1cupyellow corn
1cupquinoa
1cupchicken broth
1tablespoonred pepper flakes, or to taste
1 ½teaspoonschili powder
½teaspoonground cumin
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1mediumavocado – peeled, pitted, and diced
1mediumlime, juiced
2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté jalapeño pepper and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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.
Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Add avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until combined.

One-Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans.Allrecipes

Tips

For a little more heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce. For a vegetarian dish, use vegetable stock instead of chicken.

Editor’s Note:

The magazine version of this recipe is called One-Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans. Please note differences in ingredient amounts and time when following the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 1099mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 67g	24%
Dietary Fiber 17g	61%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 20mg	101%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1021mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.