One Pan Mexican Quinoa

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 25 min 4
One Pan Mexican Quinoa
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Ingredients


1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
1 medium pepper(s) Jalapeno pepper (diced)
1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
1 cup Vegetable stock/broth
1 can (15oz) Black beans, canned (drained, rinsed)
1 can(s) (13oz) Diced tomatoes, canned
1 cup Frozen yellow corn kernels (thawed)
1 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Cumin
1 dash Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 avocado(s) Avocado (halved, seeded, peeled, diced)
1 whole lime(s) Lime juice (fresh)
2 tbsp Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)

Instructions


1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeño, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

3. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

4. Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro.

5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes:

Beans are a great source of plant-based protein and are high in fibre which helps to promote digestive health!

Quinoa is a complete protein and high in fibre!

 


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 421
Calories from fat 135
Calories from saturated fat 18.3
Total Fat 15.1 g
Saturated Fat 2.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.0 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 722 mg
Potassium 1183 mg
Total Carbohydrate 64 g
Dietary Fiber 17.2 g
Sugars 2.7 g
Protein 15.8 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 2.1
Meat Alternative 0.6
Vegetables 2.7

Energy sources


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