
Vegetarian One Pan Mexican Quinoa
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A one-pan Mexican quinoa skillet with black beans, corn, zucchini, and cheese. Flavorful and versatile, it comes together quickly and can be made vegan or served with guacamole and salsa.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil (I use olive oil)
- 1 Cup (120 grams) Red or White Onion (diced medium, about 1/2 a large onion)
- 1 Cup (115 grams) Poblano Pepper (diced medium, about one large poblano (green bell pepper may be subbed))
- 1 Cup (65 grams) Corn Niblets (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 1 1/4 Cups (170 grams) Zucchini (diced small, about one medium zucchini)
- 2 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 2 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce (from a can of chipotle chili peppers,* gluten free if needed)
- 3/4 Cup (165 grams) Quinoa (rinsed briefly under running water)
- 15.5 ounces (439 grams) Can of Pinto Beans (rinsed and drained, about 1 1/2 cups beans (235 grams) or sub black beans.)
- 3/4 Cups (190 grams) Fire Roasted Tomatoes (juice and tomatoes)
- 1 1/2 Cups (360 grams) Vegetable Broth
- 1/2 Lime
- 8 ounces (225 grams) Monterey Jack Cheese (pepper jack, cheddar or a combo. about 2 C shredded + up to 1/2 C more if preferred. )
- Creamy Guacamole (or avocado slices)
- Homemade Mexican Salsa
- Chili Lime Pepita Crema
- Cilantro, Pickled Jalapeños, Sour Cream, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Sodium
- 1237mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 598mg
- Calcium
- 355mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
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- SODIUM
- 1237MG
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- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
