Mexican Skillet Quinoa

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Mexican Skillet Quinoa

This vegan and allergy-friendly (dairy-free, gluten-free, etc) one-dish dinner has amazing flavor and tons of nutrients. Ready in under a half hour, it's a perfect weeknight meal.

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Total

30 min

Serves

8

Instructions

  1. 01

    Prep your black beans and garlic, and measure out your quinoa and vegetable stock. Heat a heavy pan over medium heat.

  2. 02

    Once the pan is heated, add oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add garlic and let sit for 15 seconds before adding the quinoa. Stir and let the quinoa toast for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add the vegetable stock, salsa, black beans, chili powder, and cumin, then stir to mix. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to a bare simmer.

  4. 04

    Cook for 20 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and add corn, then stir the corn in.

  5. 05

    While the corn is heating, chop your tomatoes and avocado. Add the tomatoes, avocado, and lime juice and stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

per serving · 1 serving

Calories
184
Protein
7g
Carbs
28g
Fat
7g
Fiber
9g
Sugar
5g
Sat. fat
1g
Sodium
717mg

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