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Close up view of Mexican quinoa in a large bowl on a striped napkin with limes and cilantro, on a white background

Mexican Quinoa

This Mexican quinoa recipe is made with corn, black beans and diced tomatoes with chilies. It’s a great side dish or an healthy, vegan dinner idea.

  • Author: Melissa Belanger
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth*
  • 1 cup uncooked, pre-rinsed quinoa
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 15.5-ounce can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish.

Instructions

  1. In large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil to medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant – about 30 seconds.
  3. Add remaining ingredients (minus the cilantro) and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes.
  5. Stir in cilantro just before serving.

Notes

*Use vegetable broth for vegan

  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 125
  • Sugar: 0.7 g
  • Sodium: 355.2 mg
  • Fat: 3.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20.7 g
  • Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: quinoa, one pot, Mexican, dairy free, vegan

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