Description
A healthy and flavorful dish made with quinoa and traditional Mexican ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix black beans, corn, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Great as a side dish or a main course.
- Adjust spices based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican Quinoa, Quinoa Recipe, Healthy Mexican Dish