Best Quinoa Recipes: Mexican Quinoa
Serves 410 mins prep20 mins cook
This Mexican Quinoa recipe is one of the most popular quinoa recipes on the blog. It is a versatile dish that you can serve for breakfast with an egg on top or turn it into a 30-minute weeknight dinner with a plant-protein packed nutritious meal.
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0 Heat oil in a 12-inch pan with a lid over medium heat. Add in the onion, peppers, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 7-8 minutes. 1 Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. 2 Add in the quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, tomatoes, and salt and pepper. Give it a large stir. 3 Pour in the liquid, put the lid on, and bring it to a boil. Then turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 20-23 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. 4 Let it sit for 5 minutes or so and fluff with a fork. Right before serving stir in the fresh cilantro. 5 Spoon the Mexican quinoa into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado, and scallions. Serve with wedges of lime.View original recipe