One-pan mexican quinoa with avocado and lime

Discover a flavorful and nutritious meal with our One-Pan Mexican Quinoa recipe! Packed with protein-rich quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, and spicy jalapeno, this easy-to-make dish is perfectly balanced with the zesty freshness of avocado and lime. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner for a vibrant and healthy dining experience.

  • 11 Jun 2024
  • Cook time 25 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 15 Ingredients

One-pan mexican quinoa with avocado and lime

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Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
14g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1 jalapeno pepper
14g
1 cup quinoa
170g
1 cup vegetable broth
240g
2 cups black beans
390g
1 can canned tomatoes
190g
1 cup sweet corn
160g
1 tsp chili powder
2.60g
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1.50g
1 dash salt
0.40g
1 dash black pepper
1/10g
1 avocado
200g
1.50 fl oz lime juice
44g
1 tsp coriander leaves
1g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Mince the garlic.
- Seed and chop the jalapeño pepper.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn.
- Dice the avocado.
- Chop the coriander leaves.
2. Heat the Olive Oil:
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Sauté Aromatics:
- Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño to the skillet.
- Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
4. Cook the Quinoa:
- Add the rinsed quinoa to the skillet and toast it for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add Liquids and Spices:
- Pour in 1 cup of vegetable broth and add the can of diced tomatoes (with their juice).
- Stir in the black beans, sweet corn, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
6. Simmer:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the quinoa is fully cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir occasionally.
7. Prepare for Serving:
- Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Finish the Dish:
- Squeeze 1.50 fl oz of lime juice over the quinoa mixture and stir well.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado.
9. Garnish:
- Sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves over the top.
10. Serve:
- Serve the One-Pan Mexican Quinoa hot, either as a main dish or as a hearty side.

Tips:

- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.

- For extra flavor, toast the quinoa in the pan with olive oil before adding the vegetable broth.

- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor, and consider adding lime zest for an extra citrusy kick.

- Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less jalapeno and chili powder.

- Garnish with extra coriander leaves and avocado slices for a fresh and appealing presentation.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size360 grams
Energy
Calories 270kcal11%
Protein
Protein 11g7%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 40g11%
Fiber 13g35%
Sugar 4.69g5%
Fat
Fat 13g15%
Saturated 1.87g6%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 33ug4%
Choline 50mg9%
Vitamin B1 0.53mg44%
Vitamin B2 0.32mg24%
Vitamin B3 2.63mg16%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg21%
Vitamin B9 140ug35%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 22mg25%
Vitamin E 2.64mg18%
Vitamin K 16ug14%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 80mg6%
Copper, Cu 0.43mg0%
Iron, Fe 3.58mg33%
Magnesium, Mg 90mg22%
Phosphorus, P 230mg19%
Potassium, K 820mg24%
Selenium, Se 3.56ug6%
Sodium, Na 520mg34%
Zinc, Zn 1.59mg14%
Water
Water 290g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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