Description
One Pan Mexican Quinoa is an easy, nutritious one‑pot dinner that blends fluffy quinoa, protein‑rich turkey bacon, black beans, sweet corn, and diced tomatoes. Infused with cumin, chili powder, and fresh cilantro, this vibrant Mexican‑style dish delivers bold flavor while keeping prep simple. Ready in just 40 minutes, it serves four, fits a balanced diet, and is perfect for busy families seeking a wholesome, flavorful meal without extra cleanup. Serve it hot, topped with fresh cilantro and lime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup diced turkey bacon
- ½ cup chopped bell peppers
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy, about 3‑4 minutes.
- Step 2: Add bell peppers and sauté for 2‑3 minutes until softened.
- Step 3: Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Step 4: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, stir in cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a diced jalapeño with the bell peppers. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup quinoa per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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