Skillet Mexican Quinoa

Name: Skillet Mexican Quinoa
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 medium onion; 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup black beans, canned, drained; 2 cups tomatoes, canned; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 lime; 1 avocado, sliced; 1.25 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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"A one-pan healthy, vegetarian entree - Full of a variety of nutrients (fiber, vitamin C, and omega 3 fatty acids). Enjoy!"

Difficulty

Easy 👌

Preparation

35 min

Baking

0 min

Resting

0 min

Ingredients

2Servings

½ tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1 cloves

garlic

medium onion

½ cup

quinoa

½ cup

chicken broth

½ cup

black beans, canned, drained

1 cups

tomatoes, canned

½ tsp

chili powder

½ tsp

ground cumin

⅛ tsp

cayenne pepper

lime

avocado, sliced

⅝ cups

shredded cheddar cheese

Step 1/5
- ½ cup quinoa
Rinse quinoa.
Step 2/5
- ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cloves garlic
- ½ medium onion
Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add garlic and onion and cook until translucent.
Step 3/5
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup black beans, canned, drained
- 1 cups tomatoes, canned
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Add in rinsed quinoa, broth, beans, tomatoes, and all spices. Stir until combined.
Step 4/5
Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer until quinoa is cooked through. About 20 minutes
Step 5/5
Slice avocado and add to dish along with lime juice. Sprinkle with cheese.
Enjoy your meal!