One Pan Mexican Quinoa

Did you just get as excited about the words "one pan" as I did?!  This Mexican Quinoa recipe is easy, delicious, packed with protein, fiber and flavor and is the number one raved about meal amongst the clients I coach one-on-one for nutrition. The reason?  "Its so tasty, I would actually choose this over going out to a Mexican restaurant."

 

Serve it plain, in a taco shell or even throw in some cooked chicken.  Its perfect for your whole family!

 

Need an easy dinner recipe that will fuel your body?  Try this:

One Pan Mexican Quinoa

What you will need:

1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted and diced

1 can black beans, drained

1 can corn, drained

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeno, finely chopped

1 limed, juiced

1 can fire roasted tomatoes

1 cup vegetable broth

1 cup quinoa, uncooked

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp olive oil

 

How to make:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and jalapenos.  Cook until garlic is fragrant.

 

2. Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn and chili powder. 

 

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

 

4. Remove from heat. Stir in avocado and lime juice.

 

5. Serve warm.

 

  

 

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